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

DeSano, 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 DeSano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeSano in America

DeSano is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeSano surname appeared 142 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 DeSano.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeSano 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 DeSano

The surname DESANO has its origins in Italy, with records tracing back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "desando," meaning "to desire" or "to wish for." The earliest known spelling variations include Desano, Desani, and Disan.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DESANO name can be found in a 1492 document from the city of Venice, which mentions a merchant named Giovanni DESANO. This suggests that the name was already established in the region at that time.

In the 16th century, the DESANO name appeared in several historical records from the city of Milan. A notable figure from this period was Lucrezia DESANO (1520-1594), a renowned painter who specialized in portraiture and religious works.

During the 17th century, the DESANO family established roots in the city of Naples, where they were involved in the textile trade. One prominent member was Antonio DESANO (1635-1701), a successful merchant who served as a city councilor.

As the DESANO name spread throughout Italy, it also found its way into other regions. In the 18th century, there are records of a DESANO family residing in the Swiss canton of Ticino, which borders Italy. One of their descendants, Carlo DESANO (1775-1842), became a respected lawyer and judge in the region.

Another notable figure from the 19th century was Giuseppe DESANO (1820-1892), an Italian writer and poet who was born in the town of Casale Monferrato. His works, which often explored themes of love and nature, were widely celebrated during his lifetime.

Throughout the centuries, the DESANO name has been associated with various professions, including merchants, artists, lawyers, and writers. While the name has maintained a strong presence in Italy, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeSano

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

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

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