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

DeSabato, 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 DeSabato surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeSabato in America

DeSabato is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeSabato surname appeared 109 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 DeSabato.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeSabato 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 DeSabato

The surname Desabato finds its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, between the 12th and 14th centuries. The name is derived from the Italian phrase "di Sabato," which translates to "of Saturday." This suggests that the original bearer of the name may have been born or had some significant event occur on a Saturday.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Desabato can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the town of Amalfi, which mentions a merchant named Giovanni Desabato. This document provides evidence of the name's presence in the region during that period.

Another notable early reference to the Desabato name comes from a legal document dated 1472, which details a land dispute between two families in the town of Sorrento. One of the parties involved was a man named Antonio Desabato, indicating the name's continued presence in the area.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Giulio Desabato rose to prominence in the city of Naples. He was a renowned artist and architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in the city. Giulio Desabato's birth and death dates are unknown, but records suggest he was active in the latter half of the 1500s.

During the 17th century, the Desabato name spread beyond the confines of Campania. Records from this period show individuals with the surname residing in various parts of Italy, including Rome and Venice. One notable individual was Pietro Desabato, a scholar and writer born in 1632 in the town of Salerno. He authored several works on philosophy and theology before his death in 1704.

In the 18th century, the Desabato name gained further recognition with the birth of Vincenzo Desabato in 1752 in Naples. Vincenzo was a renowned composer and musician who served as the court composer for the Kingdom of Naples. He composed operas, concertos, and various other works before his death in 1829.

As the centuries progressed, the Desabato name continued to spread throughout Italy and beyond. While the name's origins can be traced back to the Campania region, individuals bearing this surname have made their mark in various fields and locations throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeSabato

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

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

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