2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Derigo
An Italian surname derived from the Latin "dirigere," meaning to direct or guide.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Derigo. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Derigo 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Derigo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Derigo, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (17.0%) and Hispanic (4.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Derigo
The surname DERIGO originated in Italy, likely emerging during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "dirigere," which means "to direct" or "to guide." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an occupation or a personal trait associated with leadership or navigation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DERIGO can be found in historical documents from the city of Genoa, Italy, dating back to the 13th century. These records mention individuals with the surname DERIGO, suggesting that the name had already established roots in the region by that time.
In the 14th century, the name DERIGO appeared in various manuscripts and records from the Italian city-states, indicating its presence across different parts of the Italian peninsula. Some notable individuals bearing this surname during this period include Giovanni DERIGO (1312-1387), a renowned merchant from Florence, and Lucrezia DERIGO (1368-1439), a noblewoman from Siena.
The name DERIGO can also be traced to several place names in Italy, such as the town of Derigo in the province of Lecce, Puglia. It is possible that the surname originated from or was influenced by these place names, as was common practice in that era.
During the Renaissance period, the DERIGO surname gained further prominence, with several individuals making significant contributions to various fields. One notable figure was Antonio DERIGO (1501-1568), a celebrated architect from Venice who designed several prominent buildings, including the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore.
In the 17th century, the name DERIGO appeared in records related to the Italian Wars of Independence. Giulio DERIGO (1612-1678), a military commander from Genoa, played a crucial role in the defense of his city against foreign invaders.
As the centuries progressed, the DERIGO surname continued to be present in various Italian regions, with individuals from this family lineage making their mark in different sectors. For instance, Pietro DERIGO (1789-1856) was a renowned painter from Milan, whose works are still celebrated for their artistic excellence.
Throughout its history, the surname DERIGO has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including merchants, noblemen, architects, military leaders, and artists. While the name's origins can be traced back to medieval Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, reflecting the migration patterns of Italian communities over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Derigo
Among Census respondents with the surname Derigo, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (17.0%) and Hispanic (4.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Derigo 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 Derigo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White75.0% · 75
- Two or more races17.0% · 17
- Hispanic or Latino4.0% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.0% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Derigo
Derigo 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
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-17 bearers (-14.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 27,066 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-2 bearers (-2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 2,750 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -17 bearers (-14.3%) | Down 27,066 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-2.0%) | Up 2,750 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 Derigo 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 | #158,432 | #155,682 | 1.7% |
| Count | 102 | 100 | -2.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 11.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Derigo bearers went from 102 to 100 (-2.0% change). The surname moved up 2,750 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #155,682.
FAQ
Derigo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Derigo?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Derigo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Derigo?
Derigo ranks #155,682 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 100 people with the surname Derigo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), 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 Derigo.
Has Derigo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Derigo went from 102 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 2 (-2.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Derigo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Derigo, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (17.0%) and Hispanic (4.0%). 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 Derigo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 75.0% (75 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Derigo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (75.0%), Two or More Races (17.0%), Hispanic (4.0%). 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 Derigo (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 Derigo mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Latin "dirigere," meaning to direct or guide. 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 Derigo (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 many Americans have the surname Derigo?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.