Danese is an Italian surname derived from the word 'danza,' which means dance in Italian. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for a dancing master or teacher, indicating that the person's profession involved teaching others how to dance.
The name Danese experienced varying popularity over the decades, with a notable peak in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Between 1937 and 1972, there were 87 recorded births of individuals named Danese, with the highest number occurring in 1964 (12 births).