Find out how popular the last name DePrima is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named DePrima.

DePrima, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the DePrima surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DePrima in America

DePrima is the 65593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DePrima surname appeared 302 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname DePrima.

We can also compare 2010 data for DePrima to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name DePrima

The surname DeprIma originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "primus," meaning "first" or "chief." The prefix "de" was commonly added to surnames in Italy, indicating a person's place of origin or a family name.

The earliest known record of the DeprIma surname dates back to the 13th century in the northern Italian region of Lombardy. In 1287, a certain Giancarlo DeprIma was mentioned in a church registry in the town of Bergamo. This suggests that the family may have been influential or held a prominent position in the local community.

During the Renaissance period, the DeprIma name appeared in various historical documents and records. One notable individual was Lucrezia DeprIma, a renowned painter born in Venice in 1478. Her works were commissioned by wealthy patrons and can still be found in some Italian museums today.

In the 16th century, the DeprIma family expanded its influence to other parts of Italy. Francesco DeprIma, born in 1523 in Florence, was a respected scholar and author who wrote extensively on philosophy and theology. His works were widely circulated throughout Europe during the Reformation era.

As the centuries passed, the DeprIma surname spread beyond Italy. In the late 18th century, a branch of the family settled in France, where they adopted the spelling "DePrimault." One of the most famous individuals with this variation of the name was General Pierre DePrimault, a military leader during the Napoleonic Wars, born in 1769.

Another notable figure was Vittorio DeprIma, an Italian architect born in 1842 in Milan. He designed several iconic landmarks in Rome, including the Palazzo delle Esposizioni and the Church of San Giovanni dei Fiorentini. His work significantly influenced the architectural landscape of the city in the late 19th century.

Over the years, the DeprIma surname has been associated with various professions and achievements. From artists and scholars to military leaders and architects, individuals bearing this name have left their mark on history across multiple disciplines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DePrima

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname DePrima.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for DePrima was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of DePrima has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name DePrima was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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