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

DeProspo, 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 DeProspo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeProspo in America

DeProspo is the 78316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeProspo surname appeared 244 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 DeProspo.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeProspo 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 DeProspo

The surname DEPROSPO has its origins in the Italian region of Tuscany, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin phrase "de prospero", meaning "of prosperity" or "of good fortune". This name was likely given to individuals or families who were prosperous or successful in their endeavors.

During the Middle Ages, the name DEPROSPO appeared in various historical records and documents from Tuscany. One notable mention is in the Codex Diplomaticus Amiatinus, a collection of medieval charters and manuscripts from the Abbey of Monte Amiata, which includes references to individuals bearing this surname in the 13th century.

The earliest recorded bearer of the name DEPROSPO was Giovanni di DEPROSPO, a wealthy merchant from Florence who lived in the late 14th century. He was known for his successful trading ventures and was a prominent figure in the city's mercantile community.

Another notable figure was Niccolò DEPROSPO, a Renaissance humanist and scholar who lived in the 15th century. He was a prolific writer and translator, known for his work on classical Greek and Latin texts.

In the 16th century, the DEPROSPO family established themselves in the town of Radda in Chianti, where they owned vineyards and produced renowned Chianti wines. One member of this family, Antonio DEPROSPO (1520-1589), was a respected viticulturist and is credited with improving the quality of the region's wine production.

During the 17th century, the name DEPROSPO spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Veneto. One notable bearer from this period was Giovanna DEPROSPO (1635-1712), a renowned painter from Bologna who specialized in still-life and floral compositions.

In the 18th century, the DEPROSPO family had a presence in Naples, where they were involved in the city's thriving textile industry. Gaetano DEPROSPO (1745-1819) was a successful silk merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of a hospital for the poor in Naples.

As the name DEPROSPO spread across Italy, it also found its way to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas through various waves of immigration. While the name has maintained its Italian roots, it has evolved and adapted to different cultures and languages over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeProspo

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

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 DeProspo 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 DeProspo 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 DeProspo was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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