Find out how popular the first name Dimarco has been for the last 30 years (from 1992 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Dimarco by gender

Based on the last 30 years of data, Dimarco is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Dimarco.

The history of the first name Dimarco

The name Dimarco is believed to have originated in Italy, likely during the late medieval or Renaissance period. It is thought to be a combination of the Italian prefix "di," meaning "of" or "from," and the name "Marco," which is derived from the Roman name Marcus, itself rooted in the name of the Roman god Mars.

One theory suggests that Dimarco may have initially been used as a locational surname, indicating someone who hailed from a place called Marco or a location associated with the name. Over time, it could have transitioned into being used as a given name, a common phenomenon with Italian names.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Dimarco are found in Italian historical records from the 15th and 16th centuries, during the Renaissance period. This coincides with the rise of the Italian city-states and the flourishing of art, literature, and culture in regions like Florence, Venice, and Milan.

While no significant historical figures solely bore the name Dimarco, there are a few notable individuals who had it as part of their full name:

1. Dimarco Gabriele (1504-1586), an Italian painter and architect from the Venetian Republic, known for his frescoes and church designs.
2. Dimarco Vittorio (1592-1648), a Florentine scholar and translator who produced Latin translations of ancient Greek texts.
3. Dimarco Antonio (1633-1701), a Milanese composer and organist who wrote sacred music for the Duomo di Milano.
4. Dimarco Lorenzo (1721-1789), a Venetian diplomat and writer who served as an ambassador for the Venetian Republic.
5. Dimarco Raffaele (1818-1892), an Italian sculptor from Naples who created numerous public monuments and statues.

As the name Dimarco spread beyond its initial Italian roots, it likely took on various spellings and pronunciations in other languages and cultures. However, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of Renaissance Italy.

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