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

D'Alessio, 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 D'Alessio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of D'Alessio in America

D'Alessio is the 11603rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The D'Alessio surname appeared 2,706 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname D'Alessio.

We can also compare 2010 data for D'Alessio 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 D'Alessio

The surname DALESSIO has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Abruzzo and Molise. It can be traced back to the late 15th century and is believed to be derived from the Italian word "alessio," which means "defender" or "protector."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DALESSIO dates back to the late 16th century, when a family by that name resided in the town of Agnone, located in the province of Isernia, Molise. This suggests that the name may have originated in this region before spreading to other parts of Italy.

In the 17th century, the DALESSIO name appeared in several historical documents, including church records and land registries, particularly in the regions of Abruzzo and Molise. This indicates that the family had established a presence and likely held some social and economic standing in these areas during that time period.

One notable figure bearing the DALESSIO surname was Pietro DALESSIO, a renowned sculptor and architect from the town of Agnone, who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His work can be seen in several churches and public buildings throughout the region.

Another individual of historical significance was Girolamo DALESSIO, born in 1695 in Agnone. He was a prolific writer and philosopher who authored several books on various subjects, including theology and ethics. His works were widely read and influential during the Enlightenment period in Italy.

In the 19th century, the DALESSIO name can be found in records from the town of Campobasso, the capital of the Molise region. One notable figure from this era was Antonio DALESSIO, born in 1822, who was a prominent lawyer and politician. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a significant role in the unification of Italy.

Another individual of note is Vincenzo DALESSIO, born in 1865 in the town of Capracotta, located in the province of Isernia, Molise. He was a renowned painter and sculptor, known for his works depicting scenes from rural life and landscapes of the Molise region.

Throughout the centuries, the DALESSIO surname has maintained a strong presence in the regions of Abruzzo and Molise, with various branches of the family establishing themselves in different towns and villages across these areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name D'Alessio

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname D'Alessio.

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 D'Alessio 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 D'Alessio 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 D'Alessio was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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