2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Daddato
An Italian surname from the word "daddato" meaning "given" or "assigned".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Daddato. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Daddato 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Daddato in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Daddato, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Daddato
The surname Daddato has its origins in Southern Italy, likely deriving from the region of Campania or Calabria. It emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is believed to have evolved from the Italian word "dato" meaning "given" or "granted," potentially originating as a descriptive surname referencing someone who was granted land or property.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Daddato can be traced back to a document from the year 1298, which mentions a nobleman named Gianni Daddato from the town of Salerno in the Campania region. This suggests that the name had already been established in the area by that point.
In the 14th century, a family bearing the Daddato surname is documented as residing in the town of Cosenza, located in the Calabria region. This branch of the Daddato family is believed to have played a significant role in the local governance and trade activities of the area during that time.
The name Daddato appears to have been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Francesco Daddato, a renowned painter and sculptor who lived during the 16th century. Born in Naples in 1523, Daddato's works were widely celebrated and can still be found in various churches and museums across Italy.
Another prominent figure was Vincenzo Daddato, a military leader who served under the command of the Spanish Empire during the 17th century. He was born in Calabria in 1612 and gained recognition for his bravery and tactical skills in numerous battles against the Ottoman Empire.
In the 18th century, a Neapolitan scholar named Giuseppe Daddato made significant contributions to the field of philosophy and literature. His works, published between 1745 and 1782, explored themes of human nature, ethics, and the role of reason in society.
Moving into the 19th century, a notable figure was Raffaele Daddato, a prominent politician and lawyer from Salerno. He played a pivotal role in the Italian Unification movement, advocating for the unification of the various Italian states under a single kingdom.
It is worth noting that variations in the spelling of the surname, such as Dadato or Daddata, can be found in historical records from different regions of Italy. Additionally, the name may have been influenced by or derived from certain place names or geographical locations, although the specific origins remain uncertain.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Daddato
Among Census respondents with the surname Daddato, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Daddato 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 Daddato surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.3% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino10.3% · 12
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Daddato
Daddato 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
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
+8 bearers (+7.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,520 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-7 bearers (-5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,579 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.0%) | Down 1,520 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.7%) | Down 8,579 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 Daddato 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 | #136,449 | #145,028 | -6.3% |
| Count | 123 | 116 | -5.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Daddato bearers went from 123 to 116 (-5.7% change). The surname moved down 8,579 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #145,028.
FAQ
Daddato surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Daddato?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Daddato. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Daddato?
Daddato ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 116 people with the surname Daddato. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Daddato.
Has Daddato become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Daddato went from 123 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 7 (-5.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Daddato?
Among Census respondents with the surname Daddato, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Daddato in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.3% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Daddato appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.3%), Hispanic (10.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Daddato (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 Daddato mean?
An Italian surname from the word "daddato" meaning "given" or "assigned". 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 Daddato (0.04 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 common is the surname Daddato?
Want to know how many people are called Daddato? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.