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

DeRego, 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 DeRego surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeRego in America

DeRego is the 46314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeRego surname appeared 460 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 DeRego.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeRego 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 DeRego

The surname DEREGO has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "derego", meaning "from the king" or "of the king". This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who held close ties or allegiance to royalty or the monarchy.

The name was particularly prominent in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where records show families bearing the DEREGO surname residing in towns and villages such as Perugia, Assisi, and Siena. Some early variations of the spelling include Deregho, Derigo, and Derighi.

Historical references to the DEREGO name can be found in various documents and manuscripts from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable mention is in the "Codice Diplomatico Dantesco", a collection of documents related to the life and works of the renowned Italian poet Dante Alighieri, where a certain Guido DEREGO is mentioned as a contemporary.

The earliest recorded example of the DEREGO surname dates back to 1287, when a certain Giovanni DEREGO was listed as a landowner in the town of Assisi. Another early record is from 1312, where a Piero DEREGO is documented as a merchant in the city of Perugia.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the DEREGO surname. One such figure was Bartolomeo DEREGO (1472-1536), a prominent Renaissance painter from Siena, known for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches in the region. Another was Francesco DEREGO (1598-1667), a Jesuit priest and scholar from Perugia, who authored several theological treatises and was highly regarded for his teachings.

In the 18th century, Giovanni Battista DEREGO (1713-1787) was a renowned architect from Assisi, responsible for designing several churches and palazzos throughout Umbria and neighboring regions. Tommaso DEREGO (1754-1828), a lawyer and politician from Perugia, served as a magistrate and held influential positions in the local government during the Napoleonic era.

Additionally, in the 19th century, Giuseppe DEREGO (1822-1897) was a celebrated sculptor from Siena, whose works adorned various public spaces and monuments across Italy, including the famous Fountain of Joy in his hometown.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeRego

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

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

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