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

DiSanza, 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 DiSanza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiSanza in America

DiSanza is the 74826th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiSanza surname appeared 258 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 DiSanza.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiSanza 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 DiSanza

The surname DISANZA has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "sanza," which means "without" or "lacking." This prefix may have been combined with other words or place names to form the surname.

One theory suggests that the name originated from a place called Isanza, a small village in the province of Salerno, Campania region of southern Italy. It's possible that early bearers of the surname hailed from this area or had some connection to it.

Another possibility is that the name DISANZA arose as a descriptive surname, referring to an individual who lacked certain qualities or possessions. In medieval times, such descriptive surnames were commonly used to distinguish people within a community.

Historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries mention individuals with variations of the DISANZA surname, such as Desanza, Disanza, and Di Sanza. These early occurrences indicate that the name had already established itself in various parts of Italy by that time.

One notable early bearer of the DISANZA surname was Pietro Di Sanza, a merchant and landowner who lived in Salerno during the late 14th century. Records from the city's archives mention his involvement in trade activities and land transactions.

In the 16th century, a branch of the DISANZA family settled in Naples, where they gained prominence as lawyers and scholars. One notable figure was Giovan Battista Disanza (1535-1617), a renowned jurist and legal scholar who authored several influential treatises on civil law.

During the 17th century, the DISANZA surname appeared in the town of Avellino, located in the Campania region. Francesco Disanza (1620-1695), a respected physician, was born and practiced his profession in Avellino, leaving behind a legacy in the field of medicine.

Another noteworthy individual was Tommaso Disanza (1745-1824), a military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. He rose through the ranks and was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

In the 19th century, the DISANZA surname spread to other parts of Italy, with some members of the family emigrating to other countries, particularly the Americas. One such individual was Vincenzo Disanza (1850-1928), who left his hometown of Salerno and settled in Argentina, where he established a successful business in the wine trade.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiSanza

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

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

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