2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Desimini
An Italian surname related to the term "decimo" meaning tenth.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Desimini. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Desimini surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Desimini in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Desimini, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Desimini
The surname Desimini is of Italian origin, specifically from the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have originated in the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "desimo," which means "tenth," suggesting that the name may have been given to a family that lived on a tenth or paid a tithe.
Desimini is a variant spelling of the more common Italian surname Decimo or Decimi, which also derives from the same root word "desimo." These names were likely initially used as descriptive surnames to identify individuals based on their occupation, residence, or other distinguishing characteristics.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Desimini can be found in the archives of the city of Florence, dating back to the 14th century. There, a mention is made of a merchant named Giovanni Desimini, who traded in silk and other luxury goods.
In the 15th century, the Desimini family was known to be involved in the wool trade, which was a significant industry in Tuscany at the time. Records from this period mention a Piero Desimini, a prominent wool merchant who was a member of the influential Arte della Lana guild.
During the Renaissance, a notable figure with the surname Desimini was Antonio Desimini (1451-1527), a Florentine painter and architect. He is credited with designing several churches and palaces in and around Florence, including the Church of Santa Maria del Carmine.
Another historical figure bearing the Desimini name was Francesco Desimini (1585-1644), a priest and theologian from Siena. He authored several religious texts and served as a professor of philosophy at the University of Siena.
In the 18th century, a prominent member of the Desimini family was Girolamo Desimini (1721-1798), a lawyer and politician from Lucca. He held various important positions in the government of the Republic of Lucca and was known for his advocacy of legal reforms.
While the Desimini surname is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the rich cultural heritage of Tuscany and Italy. The name's origins can be traced back to the medieval period and reflect the region's history in agriculture, trade, and artistic endeavors.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Desimini
Among Census respondents with the surname Desimini, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Desimini bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Desimini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.6% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino7.5% · 8
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Desimini
Desimini appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+4 bearers (+3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,325 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-11 bearers (-9.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,231 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.5%) | Down 5,325 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-9.4%) | Down 10,231 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Desimini surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,108 | #152,339 | -7.2% |
| Count | 117 | 106 | -9.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Desimini bearers went from 117 to 106 (-9.4% change). The surname moved down 10,231 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #152,339.
FAQ
Desimini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Desimini?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Desimini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Desimini?
Desimini ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Desimini. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Desimini.
Has Desimini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Desimini went from 117 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 11 (-9.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Desimini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Desimini, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Desimini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.6% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Desimini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.6%), Hispanic (7.5%), Two or More Races (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Desimini (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Desimini mean?
An Italian surname related to the term "decimo" meaning tenth. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Desimini (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Desimini?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.