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

Deritis, 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 Deritis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deritis in America

Deritis is the 69793rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deritis surname appeared 281 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 Deritis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deritis 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 Deritis

The surname DERITIS is of Italian origin, originating in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Basilicata, during the late Middle Ages and Renaissance periods. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "derito," which means "straight" or "direct," possibly referring to a person with a direct or straightforward manner or character.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DERITIS can be found in the historical records of the town of Amalfi, located in the Campania region, dating back to the 14th century. The name is also mentioned in the archives of the nearby city of Salerno, where a family by the name of DERITIS is listed as landowners in the 16th century.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the surname DERITIS was Antonio DERITIS (1628-1692), a renowned sculptor and architect from the city of Naples. His works can be found adorning several churches and palaces throughout the region, showcasing his skill and artistry.

Another prominent individual with the surname DERITIS was Giovanna DERITIS (1765-1842), who lived during the period of the Napoleonic Wars. She was a patriot and revolutionary who actively participated in the Neapolitan Republic of 1799, fighting for the ideals of liberty and democracy.

In the late 19th century, the name DERITIS gained recognition through the literary works of Raffaele DERITIS (1865-1933), a celebrated Italian novelist and playwright. His novels, such as "La Figlia del Brigante" (The Bandit's Daughter), captured the essence of southern Italian life and culture, earning him critical acclaim.

The surname DERITIS also has a connection to the world of academia, with Francesco DERITIS (1910-1989), a renowned professor of linguistics and philology at the University of Naples. His contributions to the study of Italian dialects and the evolution of the Italian language were widely recognized within academic circles.

Throughout history, the surname DERITIS has been associated with various professions, including artisans, merchants, and intellectuals, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and pursuits of those who have carried this name across generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deritis

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

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

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