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

DeSIMINI, 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 DeSIMINI surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeSIMINI in America

DeSIMINI is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeSIMINI surname appeared 117 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 DeSIMINI.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeSIMINI 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 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.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeSIMINI

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

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

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