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

DeSimas, 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 DeSimas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeSimas in America

DeSimas is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeSimas surname appeared 120 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 DeSimas.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeSimas 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 DeSimas

The surname DESIMAS is believed to have originated in Spain during the 16th century. It is derived from the Spanish phrase "de simas," which translates to "of the ravines" or "from the chasms." This suggests that the name was likely associated with people who lived near or worked in areas with deep ravines or gorges.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DESIMAS surname can be found in the Catalan region of Spain. In 1587, a document from the town of Vilanova i la Geltrú mentions a family with the surname DESIMAS. This document indicates that the family owned a small vineyard near a ravine, further solidifying the connection between the name and its geographical origins.

During the 17th century, the DESIMAS name began to spread beyond the Catalan region. In 1634, a man named Javier DESIMAS was recorded in the city of Seville, where he worked as a stonemason. This suggests that members of the DESIMAS family had started to migrate and establish themselves in other parts of Spain.

In the late 18th century, the DESIMAS surname made its way to the Americas. One of the earliest known individuals with this name in the New World was Juan DESIMAS, who was born in 1776 in Havana, Cuba. Juan DESIMAS later became a renowned sailor and explorer, participating in several expeditions to the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico.

Another notable figure with the DESIMAS surname was Emilia DESIMAS, a Spanish writer and educator who lived from 1845 to 1912. Emilia was born in Madrid and spent much of her life advocating for women's education and literacy. She authored several books and was a prominent figure in the early feminist movement in Spain.

In the 20th century, one of the most famous individuals with the DESIMAS name was the Mexican artist and sculptor, Miguel DESIMAS (1902-1984). Born in Guadalajara, Miguel DESIMAS is celebrated for his intricate stone carvings and monumental public sculptures, which can be found in various cities across Mexico.

While the DESIMAS surname may have originated in a specific region of Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in fields such as exploration, literature, art, and education.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeSimas

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

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

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