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

Desposito, 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 Desposito surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Desposito in America

Desposito is the 28856th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Desposito surname appeared 824 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 Desposito.

We can also compare 2010 data for Desposito 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 Desposito

The surname DESPOSITO is of Italian origin, with roots tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Campania, particularly in the city of Naples and its surrounding areas.

The name DESPOSITO is derived from the Italian word "deposito," which means "deposit" or "storage." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who worked in warehouses, storage facilities, or handled deposits of goods or finances.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DESPOSITO can be found in a document from the Archivio di Stato di Napoli (State Archives of Naples) dated 1387. This document mentions a merchant named Giovanni DESPOSITO, who traded in spices and fabrics.

In the 15th century, the name DESPOSITO appears in several records related to the Neapolitan nobility. One notable figure was Antonello DESPOSITO (1430-1498), a renowned painter from the city of Ischia, known for his pioneering work in oil painting techniques.

During the 16th century, the name DESPOSITO spread to other regions of Italy, such as Tuscany and Lazio. In 1567, records from the city of Florence mention a family of bankers and financiers with the surname DESPOSITO, who had established business ties with other prominent Italian banking families.

In the 17th century, a branch of the DESPOSITO family settled in the city of Genoa, where they became involved in the maritime trade. One prominent member was Gian Carlo DESPOSITO (1612-1687), a successful merchant and ship owner who established trade routes between Genoa and the Levant.

The 18th century saw the rise of a notable DESPOSITO family in the city of Rome. Giuseppe DESPOSITO (1720-1791) was a renowned architect who designed several churches and palaces in the city, including the Church of Santa Maria dell'Anima and the Palazzo Borghese.

As the DESPOSITO surname spread throughout Italy and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Desposito, Despositi, and Despositio. Some of these variations can be found in historical records from different regions of Italy and other parts of Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Desposito

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

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

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