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

Desiato, 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 Desiato surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Desiato in America

Desiato is the 69579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Desiato surname appeared 282 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 Desiato.

We can also compare 2010 data for Desiato 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 Desiato

The surname Desiato originates from Italy, specifically the regions of Campania and Calabria in the southern part of the country. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "desideratus," meaning "desired" or "longed for." This suggests that the name may have been given to a child who was eagerly awaited or desired by their parents.

The earliest recorded instances of the Desiato surname date back to the 15th century in various historical records and documents from the regions of Campania and Calabria. One notable mention of the name is found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of diplomatic documents from the city of Bari, where a certain Nicola Desiato is mentioned in the year 1472.

In the 16th century, the Desiato surname appeared in the town of Sessa Aurunca, in the province of Caserta, Campania. Records from this period indicate that a family with the surname Desiato held a prominent position in the local community.

Moving forward to the 17th century, the name Desiato is documented in the town of Cutro, located in the province of Crotone, Calabria. One notable individual from this period was Domenico Desiato, a scholar and writer who authored several works on the history and culture of Calabria.

In the 18th century, the Desiato surname gained further recognition with the birth of Antonio Desiato (1738-1812), a renowned painter and artist who hailed from the city of Naples. His works are still celebrated and exhibited in various art galleries across Italy.

Another notable figure with the Desiato surname was Vincenzo Desiato (1825-1891), a politician and lawyer from the town of Spinazzola in the province of Bari, Puglia. He played a significant role in the unification of Italy and served as a member of the Italian Parliament.

Throughout history, the Desiato surname has been associated with various occupations, ranging from scholars and artists to politicians and lawyers. While the name may have originated from a specific region, it has since spread across Italy and even beyond, carried by individuals who have left their mark in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Desiato

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

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

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