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

Dispo, 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 Dispo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dispo in America

Dispo is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dispo surname appeared 111 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 Dispo.

The history of the last name Dispo

The surname DISPO is of Italian origin, with its earliest known roots tracing back to the medieval period in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "disposto," meaning "disposed" or "inclined," possibly referring to a person's temperament or character traits.

One of the earliest documented instances of the DISPO surname can be found in the historic records of the city of Florence, dating back to the 13th century. A merchant named Giovanni DISPO is mentioned in a trade document from the year 1265, indicating the surname's presence in the region during that era.

As the DISPO family dispersed throughout Italy in subsequent centuries, variations in spelling emerged, such as Disposti, Dispostio, and Desposti. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and scribal errors in record-keeping.

In the 15th century, the DISPO surname gained prominence when a noble family bearing the name established themselves in the city of Siena. Notably, Bartolomeo DISPO, born in 1418, served as a respected magistrate and diplomat, representing the interests of Siena in negotiations with neighboring city-states.

During the Renaissance period, the DISPO name was associated with the arts, with several individuals making significant contributions. Lorenzo DISPO, born in 1492 in Florence, was a renowned painter whose frescoes adorned several churches in the region. His contemporary, Tommaso DISPO (1505-1572), was a celebrated sculptor known for his intricate marble carvings.

As the DISPO surname spread beyond Italy, it found its way to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. In the 17th century, a branch of the family settled in Spain, where the name was adapted to Dispo or Despo. One notable figure from this lineage was Rodrigo Dispo (1635-1702), a military commander who played a pivotal role in the Spanish conquest of the Americas.

Another prominent individual bearing the DISPO surname was Giancarlo DISPO (1722-1798), a renowned philosopher and writer from Milan. His works on ethics and political theory were widely influential during the Enlightenment period.

While the surname DISPO may not be as widely recognized as some others, it has a rich history that spans centuries and continents, reflecting the diverse cultural and societal contributions of those who have carried this name throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dispo

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

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 Dispo 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.

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

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