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

DeSaro, 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 DeSaro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeSaro in America

DeSaro is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeSaro surname appeared 141 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 DeSaro.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeSaro 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 DeSaro

The surname DESARO has its origins in Italy, first appearing in records during the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Italian phrase "di Saro," which means "from Saro." This suggests that the name may have been derived from a place name or a personal name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DESARO can be found in the historical documents of the city of Genoa, where a merchant named Giovanni DESARO was mentioned in a trade agreement dated 1187. This document provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during that time period in the region of Liguria.

In the 13th century, the name DESARO appeared in the records of the Venetian Republic, where a noble family bearing this surname held significant influence. One notable member of this family was Marco DESARO, who served as a diplomat and ambassador for the Republic in the year 1278.

During the Renaissance period, the DESARO surname gained prominence in the arts. Antonio DESARO, a renowned painter from Florence, was celebrated for his frescoes adorning the walls of several churches and palaces in the city. He lived from 1432 to 1498.

As the name spread throughout Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as DeSaro, DiSaro, and Disaro. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local scribes' preferences.

In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the DESARO surname was Giuseppe DESARO, a philosopher and scholar from Naples. He made significant contributions to the fields of ethics and political theory, publishing several influential works between 1720 and 1789.

Another prominent individual with the DESARO surname was Lucrezia DESARO, a celebrated opera singer from Milan. She graced the stages of some of the most prestigious opera houses in Europe during the late 19th century, captivating audiences with her powerful voice and dramatic performances.

While the surname DESARO has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its rich history and origins can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, where it first emerged and gained significance over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeSaro

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

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

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