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

DiSanto, 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 DiSanto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiSanto in America

DiSanto is the 11659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiSanto surname appeared 2,689 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname DiSanto.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiSanto 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 DiSanto

The surname DiSanto originated in Italy, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Italian phrase "di Santo," which translates to "of the Saint." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to identify individuals who lived near or were associated with a particular saint's shrine or church.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DiSanto can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of historical documents from the city of Bari in Southern Italy, dating back to the 13th century. The name is also mentioned in various medieval Italian manuscripts, further attesting to its long-standing presence in the region.

During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals bore the surname DiSanto. Among them was Gian Battista DiSanto, a renowned painter from Naples who lived between 1530 and 1592. His works are still celebrated for their skilled use of color and composition.

Another prominent figure was Antonio DiSanto, a 16th-century scholar and philosopher from Tuscany. His writings on ethics and morality were widely studied and influenced intellectual discourse during that era.

In the 17th century, the DiSanto family played a significant role in the city of Palermo, Sicily. Records show that a branch of the family had established themselves as landowners and merchants, contributing to the local economy and culture.

Moving forward to the 18th century, Giacomo DiSanto, a composer and violinist from Venice, gained recognition for his virtuosic skills and contributions to the development of Italian classical music. His compositions were performed in various courts and theaters across Europe.

During the 19th century, the DiSanto name was associated with several influential figures in the fields of law, politics, and literature. One such individual was Pietro DiSanto, a renowned Neapolitan lawyer and activist who advocated for social reforms and workers' rights.

As the name DiSanto spread throughout Italy and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as DiSanti, Desanto, and DeSanto. These variations reflect the regional dialects and local adaptations of the original Italian surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiSanto

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

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

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