2000
#105,905
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 156
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Disalle
An Italian surname derived from the phrase "di sale" meaning "of salt."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 227 Americans carry the last name Disalle. That puts it at #98,131 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,509,931 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Disalle surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
227
1 in 1,509,931
Census rank
#98,131
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
198
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 198 bearers of the surname Disalle in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 98131st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Disalle, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.0%) and Hispanic (1.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Disalle
The surname DISALLE originated in Italy during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian phrase "di salle," which translates to "of the halls" or "from the halls." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked in a grand hall or manor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DISALLE can be found in the Catasto Onciario, a tax record from the Kingdom of Sicily in the 15th century. The name appears in this document as "Disalle," indicating that the spelling has remained relatively consistent over time.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Girolamo DISALLE (1524-1590) was born in the town of Catania, Sicily. He was a renowned scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the study of natural philosophy and metaphysics during the Renaissance period.
Another historical figure bearing the DISALLE surname was Francesco DISALLE (1673-1745), a Sicilian painter known for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches throughout Italy. His vibrant and detailed paintings can still be admired in various cathedrals and basilicas across the country.
In the 18th century, a military officer named Tomaso DISALLE (1712-1781) gained recognition for his bravery and leadership during the War of the Austrian Succession. He rose through the ranks of the Sardinian army and played a crucial role in several battles against the French and Spanish forces.
During the 19th century, the DISALLE name gained prominence in the field of literature with the writer and poet Vincenzo DISALLE (1828-1901). Born in Naples, his works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning him widespread acclaim across Italy.
Lastly, in the early 20th century, a prominent architect named Emilio DISALLE (1885-1962) left his mark on the city of Rome with his innovative and distinctive building designs. His most notable work, the Palazzo delle Esposizioni, still stands as an iconic landmark in the Italian capital.
While the DISALLE surname may have originated from humble beginnings, it has been carried by notable individuals throughout history, leaving an indelible mark across various fields and disciplines in Italy and beyond.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Disalle
Among Census respondents with the surname Disalle, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.0%) and Hispanic (1.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Disalle bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Disalle surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.4% · 187
- Two or more races2.0% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino1.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.5% · 3
- Black or African American0.5% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Disalle
Disalle appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#90,853
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 203
+47 bearers (+30.1%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Up 15,052 places
2020
#98,131
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 198
-5 bearers (-2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 7,278 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #105,905 | 156 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #90,853 | 203 | 0.07 | +47 bearers (+30.1%) | Up 15,052 places |
| 2020 | #98,131 | 198 | 0.07 | -5 bearers (-2.5%) | Down 7,278 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Disalle surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,853 | #98,131 | -8.0% |
| Count | 203 | 198 | -2.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.07 | -5.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Disalle bearers went from 203 to 198 (-2.5% change). The surname moved down 7,278 positions in the national ranking, going from #90,853 to #98,131.
FAQ
Disalle surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Disalle?
Name Census estimates that about 227 living Americans carry the surname Disalle. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,509,931 residents.
How common is Disalle?
Disalle ranks #98,131 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 198 people with the surname Disalle. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (227), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Disalle.
Has Disalle become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Disalle went from 203 recorded bearers to 198. That is a decrease of 5 (-2.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #90,853 to #98,131.
What does the Census say about the background of Disalle?
Among Census respondents with the surname Disalle, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.0%) and Hispanic (1.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Disalle in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.4% (187 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Disalle appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.4%), Two or More Races (2.0%), Hispanic (1.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Disalle (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Disalle mean?
An Italian surname derived from the phrase "di sale" meaning "of salt." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Disalle (0.07 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Disalle?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.