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

DeSante, 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 DeSante surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeSante in America

DeSante is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeSante surname appeared 136 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 DeSante.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeSante 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 DeSante

The surname DeSante has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "santo," meaning "saint," and the prefix "de," which translates to "of" or "from." The name likely originated in the regions of Tuscany or Umbria, where many Italian surnames with religious connotations emerged during the Renaissance period.

One of the earliest known references to the DeSante surname can be found in the records of the city of Perugia, located in the Umbria region of central Italy. In 1487, a merchant named Giovanni DeSante was documented as having traded goods with neighboring towns. This record provides evidence of the surname's existence during that time period.

In the 16th century, the DeSante name appeared in various manuscripts and documents throughout Italy. In 1534, a Francesco DeSante was mentioned in a legal contract recorded in the city of Florence. Additionally, a priest named Tomasso DeSante was noted as serving in a church in the town of Assisi in 1572.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the DeSante surname was Pietro DeSante, a renowned painter born in Siena in 1592. His artwork can still be found in some of the churches and galleries of Tuscany, showcasing his skill in religious and historical scenes.

Another notable figure was Giulia DeSante, born in 1624 in Rome. She was a celebrated opera singer and performer who gained fame throughout Italy during the Baroque period. Her performances were often praised by critics and patrons of the arts.

In the 18th century, a philosopher and writer named Antonio DeSante, born in 1712 in Naples, published several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy. His writings were widely studied and discussed among intellectual circles of the time.

As the DeSante surname spread throughout Italy and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as DeSanti, DeSantis, and Desante. Despite these minor changes, the name's origins and significance remained rooted in its Italian heritage and religious connotations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeSante

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

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

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