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

Deraimo, 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 Deraimo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deraimo in America

Deraimo is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deraimo surname appeared 107 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 Deraimo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deraimo 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 Deraimo

The surname DERAIMO originated in Italy, with records indicating its presence as early as the 13th century. It likely derived from the Latin phrase "de raimo," which translates to "of the branch" or "of the bough." This suggests that the surname may have been initially given to someone who lived near a prominent tree or wooded area.

One of the earliest known references to the DERAIMO surname can be found in a manuscript from the village of Castiglione della Pescaia, located in the province of Grosseto, Tuscany. This document, dated 1287, mentions a landowner named Guido DERAIMO who held a substantial amount of property in the region.

During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals bore the DERAIMO surname. One such figure was Giovanni DERAIMO (1455-1521), a renowned painter from Florence whose works adorned churches and noble residences throughout Tuscany. His most famous commission was a series of frescoes depicting scenes from the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, which can still be admired in the Church of Santa Croce in Florence.

In the 16th century, the DERAIMO family established a presence in the city of Genoa, where they were involved in maritime trade and commerce. One member of this branch, Tomaso DERAIMO (1538-1612), was a respected ship captain who made numerous voyages across the Mediterranean and as far as the Iberian Peninsula.

As the surname spread throughout Italy, it also found its way into other regions. In the 18th century, a branch of the DERAIMO family settled in the town of Corleone, Sicily. Here, they became known for their expertise in viticulture and winemaking. One of the most successful members of this lineage was Vincenzo DERAIMO (1723-1798), whose vineyards produced some of the finest wines in the region.

Another notable figure was Maria DERAIMO (1810-1879), a philanthropist from Naples who dedicated her life and fortune to establishing schools and orphanages for underprivileged children. Her charitable works earned her widespread admiration, and she is still remembered as a beacon of compassion in the city.

While the DERAIMO surname has deep roots in Italy, it has also been carried by individuals in other parts of the world, likely due to migration and intermarriage over the centuries. However, its origins can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, where it has left an indelible mark on the country's rich history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deraimo

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

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

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