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

Detra, 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 Detra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Detra in America

Detra is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Detra surname appeared 173 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 Detra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Detra 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 Detra

The surname DETRA has its origins in Italy, with the earliest records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word "detractus," which means "withdrawn" or "removed." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in seclusion or a remote area.

In the 15th century, the name DETRA appeared in various historical records and documents in the northern Italian regions of Lombardy and Veneto. One of the earliest recorded instances was in a land deed from 1412 in the town of Bergamo, where a certain Giovanni DETRA was listed as a landowner.

The DETRA surname can also be traced back to the small village of Detra, located in the province of Vicenza, in the Veneto region. This village likely took its name from the Latin word "detractus," and it is possible that the surname originated from this place name.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname DETRA was Francesco DETRA (1510-1578), a renowned painter from the city of Verona. His works can still be found in various churches and galleries throughout northern Italy.

Another noteworthy figure was Girolamo DETRA (1629-1701), a renowned architect and engineer from Venice. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and structures in the city, including the Church of San Moisè.

In the 18th century, the DETRA surname gained prominence in the southern Italian region of Campania. Pietro DETRA (1732-1804) was a prominent lawyer and judge from Naples who played a significant role in reforming the legal system during his time.

During the 19th century, the name spread to other parts of Europe and beyond. One notable figure was Antonio DETRA (1853-1918), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Buenos Aires, Argentina. He established several schools and charitable organizations in the city.

Another notable individual was Maria DETRA (1879-1962), a celebrated opera singer from Milan, Italy. She performed in some of the most prestigious opera houses in Europe and was known for her powerful soprano voice.

While the surname DETRA is not as common as some other Italian surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, architects, lawyers, and businesspeople, across multiple centuries and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Detra

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

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

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