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

Destro, 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 Destro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Destro in America

Destro is the 78567th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Destro surname appeared 243 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 Destro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Destro 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 Destro

The surname Destro originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. It is derived from the Italian word "destro," which means "right-handed" or "dexterous." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who was particularly skilled or adept with their right hand.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Destro can be traced back to the 13th century in documents from the cities of Milan and Turin. In these early records, the name appeared in various spellings, such as "Destri," "Destrii," and "De Stro."

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Destro was Giovanni Destro, a merchant and landowner who lived in Milan in the late 13th century. Historical records indicate that he was involved in the trade of silk and other luxury goods with countries in the Mediterranean region.

In the 14th century, the Destro family established themselves as prominent landowners and noble lords in the Piedmont region, particularly in the areas around the city of Asti. One notable member was Stefano Destro, who served as a military commander in the service of the House of Savoy during the Italian Wars of the 15th century.

During the Renaissance period, several members of the Destro family gained recognition as skilled artists and architects. One prominent figure was Gian Battista Destro (1508-1580), a renowned painter and fresco artist who worked on various commissions for churches and noble families in Milan and the surrounding areas.

In the 17th century, the surname Destro was also present in the Republic of Venice, where a branch of the family settled. One notable individual was Marco Destro (1620-1689), a prominent lawyer and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Venetian courts.

Throughout the centuries, the Destro surname has been associated with various place names and locations in Italy, such as Destro d'Asti, a small town in the Piedmont region, and Destro di Sondrio, a village in the Lombardy region.

Some other notable figures with the surname Destro include Gianni Destro (1845-1925), an Italian politician and statesman who served as a member of the Italian Parliament, and Gino Destro (1901-1983), a renowned Italian sculptor and artist known for his monumental public works.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Destro

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

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

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