2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Deraimo
An Americanized version of the Italian surname "De Raimo", possibly indicating origins from the town of Raimo.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 114 Americans carry the last name Deraimo. That puts it at #156,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,006,617 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Deraimo surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
114
1 in 3,006,617
Census rank
#156,005
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
99
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 99 bearers of the surname Deraimo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Deraimo, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.1%) and Hispanic (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Deraimo
Among Census respondents with the surname Deraimo, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.1%) and Hispanic (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Deraimo bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Deraimo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.9% · 92
- Two or more races6.1% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Deraimo
Deraimo appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+7 bearers (+7.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,192 places
2020
#156,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 99
-8 bearers (-7.5%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 3,377 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+7.0%) | Down 2,192 places |
| 2020 | #156,005 | 99 | 0.03 | -8 bearers (-7.5%) | Down 3,377 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Deraimo surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #156,005 | -2.2% |
| Count | 107 | 99 | -7.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -17.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Deraimo bearers went from 107 to 99 (-7.5% change). The surname moved down 3,377 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #156,005.
FAQ
Deraimo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Deraimo?
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the surname Deraimo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,006,617 residents.
How common is Deraimo?
Deraimo ranks #156,005 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 99 people with the surname Deraimo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (114), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Deraimo.
Has Deraimo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Deraimo went from 107 recorded bearers to 99. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #152,628 to #156,005.
What does the Census say about the background of Deraimo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Deraimo, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.1%) and Hispanic (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Deraimo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.9% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Deraimo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.9%), Two or More Races (6.1%), Hispanic (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Deraimo (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Deraimo mean?
An Americanized version of the Italian surname "De Raimo", possibly indicating origins from the town of Raimo. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Deraimo (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Deraimo?
You can see how many people have the surname Deraimo on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.