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

DeSantis, 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 DeSantis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeSantis in America

DeSantis is the 56588th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeSantis surname appeared 361 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 DeSantis.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeSantis 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 DeSantis

The surname DeStasio originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania, Puglia, and Calabria. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "stasi," which means "abode" or "dwelling place." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a particular location or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DeStasio can be found in the Barese area of Puglia in the 13th century. Historical records from this region mention individuals with the name DeStasio or variations like De Stasio or Di Stasio.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various documents in the city of Naples, which was part of the Kingdom of Naples at the time. Some of these records include land ownership records and tax registers, indicating that the DeStasio family held a certain level of prominence in the region.

During the 15th century, the name DeStasio gained recognition in the area of Cosenza, in the region of Calabria. Historical accounts mention a notable figure named Girolamo DeStasio, who was a respected jurist and legal scholar born in 1452. He authored several notable works on civil law and served as a judge in the city of Cosenza.

In the 16th century, the surname DeStasio was recorded in the town of Castellammare di Stabia, located in the Gulf of Naples. Records from this period include the birth of a prominent painter named Gian Battista DeStasio, who was born in 1548 and became known for his religious artwork commissioned by local churches and noble families.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname DeStasio was Pietro DeStasio, born in 1612 in the town of Bari, Puglia. He was a renowned architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several important buildings and infrastructure projects in the region, including the Palazzo Sedile in Bari.

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the DeStasio surname continued to be present in various parts of southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania, Puglia, and Calabria. Several individuals bearing this name held positions of importance within the church, local government, and academia during this time period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeSantis

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

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

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