2000
#7,826
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,921
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.45
Rare Last name
Derose
An Italian surname referring to someone with a reddish complexion or who lived near a rose bush.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 4,442 Americans carry the last name Derose. That puts it at #8,192 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.30 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 77,162 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Derose 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Derose with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
4.4K
1 in 77,162
Census rank
#8,192
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,874 bearers of the surname Derose in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.30 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 8192nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Derose, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.2%. The next largest groups are Black (5.0%) and Hispanic (4.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Derose
Among Census respondents with the surname Derose, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.2%. The next largest groups are Black (5.0%) and Hispanic (4.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Derose 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 Derose surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.2% · 3,377
- Black or African American5.0% · 192
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 175
- Two or more races2.4% · 93
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 30
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Derose
Derose 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
#8,002
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,135
+214 bearers (+5.5%)
Per 100,000 1.40
Rank movement Down 176 places
2020
#8,192
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,874
-261 bearers (-6.3%)
Per 100,000 1.30
Rank movement Down 190 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #7,826 | 3,921 | 1.45 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #8,002 | 4,135 | 1.40 | +214 bearers (+5.5%) | Down 176 places |
| 2020 | #8,192 | 3,874 | 1.30 | -261 bearers (-6.3%) | Down 190 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 Derose 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 | #8,002 | #8,192 | -2.4% |
| Count | 4,135 | 3,874 | -6.3% |
| Per 100K | 1.40 | 1.30 | -7.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Derose bearers went from 4,135 to 3,874 (-6.3% change). The surname moved down 190 positions in the national ranking, going from #8,002 to #8,192.
FAQ
Derose surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Derose?
Name Census estimates that about 4,442 living Americans carry the surname Derose. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 77,162 residents.
How common is Derose?
Derose ranks #8,192 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.30 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,874 people with the surname Derose. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (4,442), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.3 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.30 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Derose.
Has Derose become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Derose went from 4,135 recorded bearers to 3,874. That is a decrease of 261 (-6.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #8,002 to #8,192.
What does the Census say about the background of Derose?
Among Census respondents with the surname Derose, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.2%. The next largest groups are Black (5.0%) and Hispanic (4.5%). 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 Derose in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.2% (3,377 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Derose appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.2%), Black (5.0%), Hispanic (4.5%). 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 Derose (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 Derose mean?
An Italian surname referring to someone with a reddish complexion or who lived near a rose bush. 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 Derose (1.30 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 people share the surname Derose?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.