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

DeRose, 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 DeRose surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeRose in America

DeRose is the 8002nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeRose surname appeared 4,135 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname DeRose.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeRose 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 DeRose

The surname DeRose has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. It is derived from the Italian word "rosa," which means "rose." The prefix "de" suggests that the name originally referred to a person who lived near a rose garden or was associated with the cultivation or sale of roses.

DeRose is a variation of the more common Italian surname "Rosa," which can be traced back to the 13th century. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the DeRose surname appear in medieval documents from cities like Florence and Bologna.

One notable historical figure with the DeRose surname was Antonio DeRose (1548-1624), a renowned Italian architect and sculptor who worked on several notable projects in Rome during the Renaissance period. His most famous work is the façade of the Church of Sant'Andrea della Valle.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Vincenzo DeRose (1670-1738), a Neapolitan composer and musician who was celebrated for his operas and sacred works. His compositions were performed throughout Italy and in other parts of Europe during the Baroque era.

In the 19th century, Giovanni DeRose (1816-1892) was a prominent Italian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Parliament of the Kingdom of Italy. He was also a champion of Italian unification and played a role in the Risorgimento movement.

Federico DeRose (1867-1945) was an Italian sculptor and painter who gained recognition for his neo-classical works. He worked on several public monuments and sculptures, many of which can still be seen in Italian cities today.

Another notable figure with the DeRose surname was Guido DeRose (1901-1967), an Italian journalist and war correspondent who covered many major events of the 20th century, including World War II and the Italian Campaign.

While the surname DeRose originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to immigration. However, it remains most prevalent in Italian communities, particularly those with roots in Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeRose

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

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

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