Derossi
An Italian surname referring to a person of reddish-blonde hair color.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 308 Americans carry the last name Derossi. That puts it at #71,265 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,112,839 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Derossi surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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.
Bearers in the US
308
1 in 1,112,839
Census rank
#71,265
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
274
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 274 bearers of the surname Derossi in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 71265th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Derossi, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Derossi
The surname DeRossi has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian word "rosso," which means "red." This suggests that the name was likely given to someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DeRossi can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Veronese, a collection of documents from the city of Verona, Italy. The name appears in a document dated 1183, referring to a certain "Iohannes Rubeus de Rosis."
Throughout the 13th and 14th centuries, the DeRossi family became prominent in several Italian cities, including Rome, Parma, and Florence. One notable member of the family was Giambattista DeRossi (1822-1894), an Italian archaeologist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of early Christian and Jewish antiquities.
In the 15th century, a branch of the DeRossi family settled in the city of Ferrara, where they became influential in the local Jewish community. One of the most famous members of this branch was Azariah dei Rossi (1511-1578), a Jewish scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on Jewish history and theology.
Another notable figure with the surname DeRossi was Carlo DeRossi (1786-1863), an Italian painter and engraver who is best known for his etchings of Roman landmarks and landscapes.
During the Renaissance period, the DeRossi name also gained prominence in the field of music. Giovanni Battista DeRossi (1597-1655) was an Italian composer and organist who worked in the court of the Duke of Mantua.
In more recent times, the DeRossi surname has been carried by individuals such as Susanna DeRossi (1789-1852), an Italian poet and writer, and Vera DeRossi (1917-2000), an Italian-American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films in the 1940s and 1950s.
It is worth noting that the DeRossi name has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including DeRosis, DeRubeis, and Rossi. These variations often reflect regional dialects or language adaptations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Derossi
Among Census respondents with the surname Derossi, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Derossi bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Derossi surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.3%
- Hispanic or Latino5.8%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Derossi surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,265 | #71,265 | 0.0% |
| Count | 274 | 274 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Derossi bearers went from 274 to 274 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #71,265 to #71,265.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Derossi
FAQ
Derossi surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Derossi?
The surname Derossi holds position #71,265 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 308 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Derossi surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Derossi, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.