Explore the Family Name Dell’osso

The meaning of Dell’osso

Italian (southern): possibly from Arabic lawz ‘almond tree’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Mario, Bernardino, Gabriela, Renato, Rico.

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How common is the last name Dell’osso in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dell'Osso saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 77,742nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 75,069th place, marking a change of 3.44%. The number of people bearing this surname also increased from 229 to 257, representing a growth rate of 12.23%. Simultaneously, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people marginally increased from 0.08 to 0.09.

20002010Change
Rank#77,742#75,0693.44%
Count22925712.23%
Proportion per 100k0.080.0912.5%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dell’osso

Concerning ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicated that the majority of individuals with the Dell’Osso surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease from 98.25% in 2000 to 96.50% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within this surname group recorded some growth, from zero in 2000 to 3.11% in 2010. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero during both census periods.

20002010Change
White98.25%96.5%-1.78%
Hispanic0%3.11%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%