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

Derisma, 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 Derisma surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Derisma in America

Derisma is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Derisma surname appeared 134 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 Derisma.

The history of the last name Derisma

The surname DERISMA has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in the regions of Spain and Portugal, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish or Portuguese words "derisa" or "derismo," which translate to "laughter" or "mockery."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DERISMA can be found in the medieval Spanish manuscript "Cantigas de Santa Maria," composed in the 13th century during the reign of King Alfonso X of Castile. This collection of poems and songs mentions a certain "Juan DERISMA," who was likely a court jester or entertainer known for his comical talents.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various municipal records from the city of Barcelona, Spain, where a family by the name of DERISMA resided. This family was involved in the textile trade and owned a small workshop where they produced and sold fabrics.

During the Age of Exploration, a notable figure bearing the surname DERISMA was Pedro DERISMA (1475-1532), a Portuguese navigator and explorer who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his famous circumnavigation voyage in 1519. Pedro DERISMA is credited with keeping detailed logs and maps of the expedition, which provided valuable information about the newly discovered lands and routes.

Another prominent individual with the surname DERISMA was María DERISMA (1560-1628), a Spanish playwright and poet from Seville. She gained recognition for her comedic plays, which often satirized the social norms and customs of her time, earning her the nickname "La Burladora" (The Mocking One).

In the 18th century, the DERISMA surname was found in various ecclesiastical records from the region of Galicia, Spain. One such record mentions a Father Juan DERISMA (1712-1789), a respected priest and scholar known for his humorous sermons and writings, which aimed to make religious teachings more accessible to the common people.

As the centuries passed, the DERISMA surname spread across the Iberian Peninsula and eventually to the Americas, carried by Spanish and Portuguese settlers and explorers. Notable bearers of the name in the New World include Rodrigo DERISMA (1820-1892), a Chilean politician and lawyer who played a significant role in the drafting of the Chilean Civil Code, and Catalina DERISMA (1875-1949), a renowned Argentine painter and satirist whose works often commented on social and political issues.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Derisma

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

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 Derisma 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.

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

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