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

Dalio, 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 Dalio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dalio in America

Dalio is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dalio surname appeared 105 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 Dalio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dalio 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 Dalio

The surname DALIO is of Italian origin, having its roots in the northern regions of the country, particularly in the areas around Milan and Lombardy. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word 'dalia,' which referred to a type of torch or lamp used in ancient times.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DALIO surname can be traced back to the 13th century, where it appeared in various medieval manuscripts and records from the Milanese region. In these documents, the name was often spelled as 'Dagli' or 'Dali,' reflecting the linguistic evolution of the time.

During the Renaissance period, the DALIO name gained prominence in the city of Milan, where several notable individuals bore this surname. One such person was Giacomo DALIO, a renowned artist and sculptor who lived between 1460 and 1530. His works adorned many churches and public spaces throughout the city, cementing the DALIO name in the artistic annals of the era.

In the 17th century, the DALIO family established a strong presence in the nearby town of Monza, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One notable member from this period was Antonio DALIO (1628-1702), a respected merchant and philanthropist who contributed greatly to the development of the local community.

As the centuries passed, the DALIO surname spread across different regions of Italy and eventually found its way to other parts of Europe and beyond. In the 19th century, a branch of the DALIO family settled in the United States, where they played a role in the country's cultural and economic growth.

One of the most prominent figures with the DALIO surname was the American billionaire and hedge fund manager, Ray DALIO, born in 1949. He founded the highly successful investment firm Bridgewater Associates and is renowned for his contributions to the field of finance and investment management.

Other notable individuals with the DALIO surname include the Italian actor and director Giancarlo DALIO (1924-2018), who appeared in numerous films throughout his illustrious career, and the American artist and sculptor Richard DALIO (1925-2005), whose works have been exhibited in prestigious galleries and museums across the country.

While the DALIO name has undergone various transformations and adaptations over the centuries, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage and diverse contributions of those who have borne this surname throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dalio

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

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

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