2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dispenziere
A surname derived from the Italian word for "dispenser" or "purveyor".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Dispenziere. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dispenziere 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Dispenziere in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dispenziere, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.0%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dispenziere
The surname DISPENZIERE is of Italian origin, traceable to the late medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "dispensa," which refers to a pantry or a storeroom for provisions. The name likely originated from an occupation or trade related to the management or distribution of food supplies.
Early records indicate that the surname was particularly prevalent in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where it may have first emerged. Some of the earliest known references to the name can be found in documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, such as tax records, property deeds, and guild registries.
One notable historical figure bearing the surname DISPENZIERE was Bartolomeo Dispenziere, a Florentine merchant and diplomat who lived in the late 15th century. He served as a representative of the Medici family in their dealings with other Italian city-states and foreign powers.
Another individual of note was Giulio Dispenziere, a 16th-century painter from Siena, known for his religious artworks and frescoes adorning various churches in the region. His works can still be admired in the Basilica of San Domenico in Siena and the Cathedral of Montalcino.
In the 17th century, a notable figure was Francesco Dispenziere, a Jesuit priest and scholar from Perugia. He authored several theological treatises and was renowned for his teachings at the Collegio Romano, a prominent educational institution in Rome.
The surname DISPENZIERE can also be traced back to the town of Dispenza, located in the province of Vibo Valentia in Calabria. It is possible that some individuals bearing this surname may have originated from or had connections to this particular location.
Another historical figure of note is Girolamo Dispenziere, a 16th-century architect and engineer from Naples. He was responsible for the design and construction of several fortifications and defensive structures throughout the Kingdom of Naples, including the renowned Castelnuovo in Naples itself.
While the surname DISPENZIERE may have evolved or been spelled differently in various regions over time, its roots can be firmly traced back to its Italian origins, reflecting the historical importance of food storage and distribution in the medieval and Renaissance periods.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dispenziere
Among Census respondents with the surname Dispenziere, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.0%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Dispenziere 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 Dispenziere surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.0% · 87
- Hispanic or Latino11.0% · 11
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dispenziere
Dispenziere 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
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,999 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-5 bearers (-4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 775 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 9,999 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.8%) | Down 775 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 Dispenziere 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 | #154,907 | #155,682 | -0.5% |
| Count | 105 | 100 | -4.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dispenziere bearers went from 105 to 100 (-4.8% change). The surname moved down 775 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #155,682.
FAQ
Dispenziere surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dispenziere?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Dispenziere. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Dispenziere?
Dispenziere ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 100 people with the surname Dispenziere. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Dispenziere.
Has Dispenziere become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dispenziere went from 105 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #154,907 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Dispenziere?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dispenziere, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.0%) and Black (1.0%). 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 Dispenziere in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.0% (87 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dispenziere appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.0%), Hispanic (11.0%), Black (1.0%). 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 Dispenziere (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 Dispenziere mean?
A surname derived from the Italian word for "dispenser" or "purveyor". 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 Dispenziere (0.03 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 people have the surname Dispenziere?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.