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

DeRosas, 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 DeRosas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeRosas in America

DeRosas is the 48256th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeRosas surname appeared 438 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 DeRosas.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeRosas 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 DeRosas

The surname DEROSAS is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Italian phrase "delle rose," which translates to "of the roses." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to identify someone who lived near a rose garden or who was associated with the cultivation of roses.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DEROSAS surname can be found in a document from the city of Verona, dated around 1350. This document mentions a family with the name "de Rosis," which is likely an earlier spelling variation of the modern DEROSAS form.

Throughout the Renaissance and early modern periods, the DEROSAS name appeared in various Italian records and manuscripts, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. One notable example is Pietro DEROSAS, a merchant from Florence who lived in the 15th century and was involved in trade with the Ottoman Empire.

In the 17th century, the DEROSAS surname can be found in the town of Assisi, where a family of that name owned a vineyard and produced wine. One member of this family, Giovanni DEROSAS (1612-1687), was a respected winemaker and is mentioned in local records.

Another notable figure with the DEROSAS surname is Maria DEROSAS (1768-1842), a nun from Rome who was renowned for her charitable work and her efforts to educate poor children. She established several schools and orphanages in the city.

During the 19th century, the DEROSAS name spread to other parts of Italy and beyond. One example is Antonio DEROSAS (1823-1892), a painter from Naples who gained recognition for his landscapes and seascapes.

In more recent times, the surname DEROSAS has been carried by several individuals of note, including the Italian politician and lawyer Sergio DEROSAS (1938-2015), who served as a member of the European Parliament.

While the DEROSAS surname is primarily associated with Italy, it has also been adopted by families in other countries, particularly in areas with significant Italian immigrant communities, such as the United States and Argentina.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeRosas

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

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

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