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

DeSimone, 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 DeSimone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeSimone in America

DeSimone is the 4222nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeSimone surname appeared 8,399 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname DeSimone.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeSimone 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 DeSimone

The surname DESIMONE has its origins in Italy, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian words "de" meaning "from" and "Simone," which is the Italian form of the name Simon. This suggests that the surname may have initially referred to someone who was either from a place called Simone or was the son of someone named Simone.

The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Campania and Lazio, where it is thought to have first emerged. Over time, various spelling variations arose, such as De Simone, Di Simone, and Desimoni, likely due to regional dialects and localized pronunciation differences.

One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a historical record of legal documents from the city of Bari, dating back to the 13th century. This record mentions a certain "Riccardo Desimone" in the year 1268.

Another notable early example is Giovanni Desimone, a prominent jurist and legal scholar from Genoa, who lived in the 14th century. His works on maritime law were highly influential and helped shape the legal framework of maritime trade in the Mediterranean region.

During the Renaissance period, the name gained further recognition with the rise of several notable figures. Pietro Desimone, a Neapolitan architect and sculptor born in 1456, was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Naples and its surrounding areas.

In the 16th century, Girolamo Desimone, a Sicilian philosopher and theologian, made significant contributions to the field of natural philosophy. His treatises on the nature of the universe and the relationship between faith and reason were widely studied and debated.

Moving into the 17th century, we encounter Gian Domenico Desimone, a renowned Italian composer and organist. Born in Naples in 1597, his compositions for the organ and sacred vocal works were highly regarded and performed throughout Italy during his lifetime.

As the centuries progressed, the name DESIMONE continued to be associated with various prominent individuals across various fields, including academia, the arts, and politics. However, it is important to note that this overview focuses on the historical origins and early notable bearers of the surname, rather than more recent or contemporary figures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeSimone

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

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

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