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

DeSando, 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 DeSando surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeSando in America

DeSando is the 78316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeSando surname appeared 244 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 DeSando.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeSando 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 DeSando

The surname DESANDO originates from Italy, specifically the region of Campania. It is believed to have emerged in the 15th century, derived from the Italian phrase "di Sando," meaning "from Sando."

Sando was a small village located in the province of Salerno, and it is likely that the DESANDO surname was initially adopted by families who hailed from this area. The name may have also been influenced by the Latin word "sandus," meaning "sacred" or "holy."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DESANDO surname can be found in the historical records of the town of Amalfi, dating back to the late 16th century. These records mention a family of merchants and traders bearing the DESANDO name.

During the 17th century, the DESANDO surname gained prominence in the city of Naples, where several members of the family were involved in the legal profession and held positions within the local government. Notable figures from this period include Girolamo DESANDO (1618-1692), a respected jurist and author of several legal texts.

As the centuries passed, the DESANDO family spread across various regions of Italy and beyond. In the 18th century, Giovanni DESANDO (1727-1798) was a renowned artist from Rome, known for his intricate frescoes and religious paintings adorning several churches in the city.

The 19th century saw the rise of Antonio DESANDO (1841-1912), a prominent Italian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Kingdom of Italy from 1899 to 1901.

In more recent times, the DESANDO surname has been carried by notable figures such as Luciano DESANDO (1920-2005), a celebrated Italian film director and screenwriter whose works explored themes of social injustice and political activism.

While the DESANDO surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Argentina, where descendants of Italian immigrants have continued to carry on this historic name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeSando

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

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

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