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

DeSonia, 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 DeSonia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeSonia in America

DeSonia is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeSonia surname appeared 165 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 DeSonia.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeSonia 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 DeSonia

The surname DESONIA is believed to have originated in Italy, likely during the late medieval period or the Renaissance era. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "desonio," which means "desire" or "longing." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or a descriptive name to someone who was perceived as particularly desirous or ambitious.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DESONIA can be found in the historical records of the city of Florence, dated back to the 15th century. These records mention a merchant named Giovanni DESONIA, who was involved in the prosperous silk trade of the time. It is possible that the name had already been established in the region for several generations before this record.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Lucrezia DESONIA was mentioned in a collection of letters written by a renowned Italian poet and humanist. These letters suggest that Lucrezia was a patron of the arts and a significant figure in the cultural circles of her time.

During the 17th century, the name DESONIA appeared in several ecclesiastical records from the region of Tuscany. These records indicate that members of the DESONIA family held positions within the Catholic Church, potentially serving as priests or monks.

In the late 18th century, a prominent military officer named Alessandro DESONIA was recorded as having served in the Napoleonic wars. His exploits and achievements were documented in various military journals and historical accounts of the time.

Another notable figure bearing the surname DESONIA was Giovanna DESONIA, a celebrated opera singer who performed in several major Italian cities during the late 19th century. Her performances were widely acclaimed, and she was considered one of the finest sopranos of her era.

While the name DESONIA may have originated in Italy, it is likely that over the centuries, individuals with this surname migrated to other parts of Europe and eventually to other continents, carrying the name with them. However, the earliest and most significant historical records associated with this surname seem to be concentrated in the Italian regions, particularly Tuscany and Florence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeSonia

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

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

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