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

Disco, 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 Disco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Disco in America

Disco is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Disco surname appeared 192 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 Disco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Disco 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 Disco

The surname DISCO originated in Italy, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Italian word "disco," meaning "disc" or "plate," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to an occupation or trade involving the production or sale of plates or discs.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname DISCO was Giovanni DISCO, a potter from the city of Florence who lived in the late 13th century. Records show that he supplied ceramic wares to several prominent households in the region.

In the 15th century, the DISCO family established themselves as successful merchants in the city of Venice. Giacomo DISCO (1412-1489) was a renowned trader of glassware and ceramics, with business connections throughout Europe and the Mediterranean region.

The name DISCO appears in several historical documents from the Renaissance period, including the archives of the Venetian Republic and the records of the Medici family in Florence. Notably, Antonio DISCO (1524-1591) was a skilled sculptor who contributed to the decoration of the Basilica di San Marco in Venice.

As the DISCO family expanded and migrated to other parts of Italy, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as DISCA, DISCHI, and DISCOTTI. One notable figure was Giulia DISCHI (1680-1748), a celebrated painter from the city of Parma, known for her portraits and religious works.

In the 19th century, Francesco DISCO (1815-1892) was a prominent Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies and played a role in the unification of Italy under King Victor Emmanuel II.

Throughout its history, the surname DISCO has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, ranging from artisans and merchants to artists and politicians. While the name's origins can be traced back to medieval Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural exchanges that have shaped human societies over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Disco

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

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

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