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

DeSensi, 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 DeSensi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeSensi in America

DeSensi is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeSensi surname appeared 148 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 DeSensi.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeSensi 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 DeSensi

The surname Desensi originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "disensato," which means "senseless" or "absurd." This name may have been initially given as a nickname or descriptive term for someone who was perceived as foolish or eccentric.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Desensi can be traced back to the Venetian Republic in the 13th century. A document from 1267 mentions a merchant named Giacomo Desensi, who traded goods along the Mediterranean coast.

In the 14th century, the Desensi family established themselves as landowners in the region of Tuscany. Historical records from this time period mention a nobleman named Guido Desensi, who owned a vineyard in the town of Siena.

During the Renaissance, the Desensi name gained prominence in the city of Florence. A famous artist and architect, Filippo Desensi (1458-1524), was commissioned to design several churches and palaces in the city, including the Basilica di Santa Maria Novella.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Desensi family migrated to the Kingdom of Naples, where they became involved in the silk trade. One notable figure from this period was Pietro Desensi (1530-1592), a successful silk merchant who served as a advisor to the Spanish viceroy.

Another prominent individual bearing the Desensi name was Vittoria Desensi (1623-1697), a renowned opera singer who performed in the courts of various Italian noble families. Her exceptional talent and vocal range earned her praise throughout Europe.

As the centuries passed, the Desensi name spread to other regions of Italy and even beyond its borders. In the late 18th century, a military officer named Giovanni Desensi (1756-1832) fought alongside Napoleon Bonaparte's armies during the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars.

Despite its widespread distribution, the Desensi surname remains relatively uncommon, particularly outside of Italy. However, its rich history and unique origins serve as a testament to the diverse cultural tapestry of Italian surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeSensi

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

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

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