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

DeRienzo, 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 DeRienzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeRienzo in America

DeRienzo is the 38265th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeRienzo surname appeared 579 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 DeRienzo.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeRienzo 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 DeRienzo

The surname DERIENZO has its origins in Italy, emerging in the late medieval period around the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Campania and Abruzzo, specifically in the areas around Naples and the town of Sulmona. The name is derived from the Italian phrase "de Rienzo," which translates to "of Rienzo" or "from Rienzo," suggesting a connection to a specific location or individual.

One of the earliest known references to the name DERIENZO can be found in historical documents from the city of Naples, where it appears in records dating back to the 15th century. These documents mention individuals bearing the name and their involvement in various trades and professions within the city.

In the 16th century, the name gained prominence with the figure of Cola di Rienzo, a Roman scholar and popular leader who played a significant role in the republican movement in Rome during the 14th century. Although not directly related to the surname DERIENZO, his name and legacy may have influenced the spelling and dissemination of the surname.

Another notable figure associated with the name DERIENZO was Antonio Derienzo, a philosopher and theologian who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Born in Sulmona in 1570, he authored several works on religious and philosophical topics and gained recognition within academic circles of the time.

In the 18th century, the DERIENZO surname appeared in records from the town of Rossano in Calabria, where a family of that name held landholdings and positions of influence. One member, Giuseppe Derienzo (1712-1789), was a prominent lawyer and magistrate in the region.

The 19th century saw the emergence of Vincenzo Derienzo (1843-1916), a renowned painter and artist from Naples. His works, which often depicted scenes of daily life and landscapes, are featured in several museums and private collections throughout Italy.

As the centuries progressed, the DERIENZO surname spread beyond its original regions, with individuals bearing the name migrating to other parts of Italy and eventually to different corners of the world. However, its roots remain firmly grounded in the historical and cultural heritage of southern Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeRienzo

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

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

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