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

Dalba, 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 Dalba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dalba in America

Dalba is the 81181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dalba surname appeared 233 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 Dalba.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dalba to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Dalba

The surname Dalba has its origins in the Mediterranean region, specifically in Italy. It is believed to have derived from an ancient Latin word "alba," which means "white" or "bright." The name likely originated during the Roman era, possibly as a descriptor for someone with fair complexion or light-colored hair.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dalba can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Cava de' Tirreni region of Campania, Italy. This codex dates back to the 9th century and contains references to individuals bearing the Dalba surname.

In the 11th century, the name appears in the Cartulario Di S. Maria Di Pomposa, a cartulary (a medieval manuscript record) from the Benedictine monastery of Pomposa, located in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. This document mentions a certain Guido Dalba, who was likely a landowner or noblemen associated with the monastery.

During the Renaissance period, the Dalba family gained prominence in Florence, with several notable members contributing to the city's rich cultural and artistic heritage. One such individual was Bernardo Dalba (1460-1523), a renowned Florentine painter and sculptor who worked alongside the likes of Michelangelo and Raphael.

Another famous bearer of the Dalba name was Giovanni Battista Dalba (1568-1623), a celebrated composer and organist from Venice. His compositions for the organ and other sacred works were widely performed and admired throughout Italy during the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods.

In the 18th century, the name Dalba can be found in the historical records of the Kingdom of Naples. Antonio Dalba (1725-1798) was a prominent jurist and legal scholar who served as a magistrate in the Neapolitan court system under the reign of King Ferdinand IV.

As the name spread across Italy and beyond, variations in spelling emerged, such as D'Alba, De Alba, and Dalbo. These variations often reflected regional dialects or were adopted by families who migrated to different parts of Europe or the Americas.

Ultimately, the surname Dalba has a rich and diverse history, with its roots firmly planted in the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Italian peninsula. From medieval monasteries to Renaissance art and music, the name has left an indelible mark on the annals of European history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dalba

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

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 Dalba 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Dalba has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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