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

DeSarro, 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 DeSarro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeSarro in America

DeSarro is the 68949th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeSarro surname appeared 285 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 DeSarro.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeSarro 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 DeSarro

The surname DESARRO originated in Italy during the medieval period, likely derived from the Italian word "deserto," meaning "desert" or "wilderness." It is believed to have originated as a descriptive surname, referring to individuals who lived in remote or isolated areas, or perhaps those who came from places with desert-like terrain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DESARRO surname dates back to the 13th century, when a certain Giovanni Desarro was mentioned in a historical document from the region of Tuscany. The name also appears in several other medieval records from various parts of Italy, indicating its widespread use during that time.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the DESARRO name was Giulio Desarro, a renowned physician and scholar from the city of Siena. Born in 1437, he authored several influential works on medicine and anatomy, contributing significantly to the advancement of medical knowledge during the Renaissance period.

Another prominent individual with the DESARRO surname was Antonio Desarro, a skilled architect who lived in the 16th century. He is credited with designing several notable buildings and structures in Rome, including the Church of San Pietro in Montorio, which is renowned for its Renaissance architecture and the stunning Tempietto, a small commemorative martyrium.

In the 17th century, the DESARRO name gained further recognition through the work of Lucrezia Desarro, a celebrated painter from Bologna. Her artworks, characterized by their vibrant colors and intricate details, were highly sought after by nobility and patrons of the arts during her lifetime (1590-1663).

During the 18th century, the DESARRO surname was associated with Francesco Desarro, a revered philosopher and theologian from Naples. Born in 1712, he authored numerous treatises on ethics, metaphysics, and religious doctrine, contributing significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.

Over the centuries, the DESARRO surname has been found in various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Lazio, Campania, and Emilia-Romagna, among others. It has also been subject to slight variations in spelling, such as Desarro, Dessarro, or Desaro, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeSarro

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

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

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