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

DeZenzo, 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 DeZenzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeZenzo in America

DeZenzo is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeZenzo surname appeared 116 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 DeZenzo.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeZenzo 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 DeZenzo

The surname DEZENZO is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the regions of southern Italy, particularly Campania and Calabria. It is believed to have derived from the Italian phrase "di Zenzo," meaning "son of Zenzo," with Zenzo being a diminutive form of the name Vincenzo.

The earliest known record of the DEZENZO surname dates back to the 15th century in the historical records of the Kingdom of Naples. One notable mention is found in a land ownership document from the year 1472, which refers to a certain Nicola DEZENZO, a landowner in the town of Salerno.

During the late 16th century, the DEZENZO name appeared in the records of the Archdiocese of Amalfi, where a priest named Giovanni DEZENZO served as a parish vicar in the coastal town of Maiori from 1587 to 1612.

In the early 17th century, a family of DEZENZO artisans gained recognition for their skilled craftsmanship in the production of maiolica pottery in the city of Vietri sul Mare. One of the most renowned members of this family was Luca DEZENZO, a master potter who lived from 1598 to 1672.

Another notable figure bearing the DEZENZO surname was Antonio DEZENZO, a military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1778 in the town of Cava de' Tirreni, he served as a captain in the Neapolitan army and participated in several battles against the French forces.

In the late 19th century, the DEZENZO name gained prominence in the field of medicine. Raffaele DEZENZO, born in 1846 in Naples, was a renowned physician and professor of anatomy at the University of Naples. His contributions to medical research and education earned him widespread recognition in the scientific community.

As the Italian diaspora spread across the globe, the DEZENZO surname found its way to various parts of the world, particularly in North and South America, where many Italian immigrants settled in search of new opportunities.

While these are just a few examples, the DEZENZO surname has a rich history rooted in the cultural tapestry of southern Italy, with its bearers making significant contributions across various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeZenzo

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

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

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