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

Dalla, 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 Dalla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dalla in America

Dalla is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dalla surname appeared 159 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 Dalla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dalla 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 Dalla

The surname Dalla originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "dalla," meaning "from the," which was often used in combination with a place name to indicate a person's place of origin or residence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Dalla can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Padovano, a collection of documents from the city of Padua dating back to the 11th century. The name appears in several records, suggesting that it was already established in the region at that time.

In the 13th century, the Dalla family was prominent in the city of Treviso, located in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. Historical records mention several members of the family holding influential positions in the city's government and contributing to its cultural and economic development.

One notable individual with the surname Dalla was Pietro Dalla Vigna (c. 1190-1249), an Italian jurist, diplomat, and poet who served as a secretary and confidant to Emperor Frederick II of the Holy Roman Empire. He played a significant role in the administration of the empire and was renowned for his literary works.

Another notable figure was Andrea Dalla Robbia (1435-1525), an Italian sculptor from Florence. He was part of the renowned Della Robbia family of artists and is celebrated for his works in glazed terracotta, a technique that his family helped to popularize.

In the 16th century, the Dalla family gained prominence in the city of Venice. Giovanni Battista Dalla Porta (1535-1615), a Neapolitan scholar and playwright, was a member of this family. He is known for his contributions to various fields, including cryptography, optics, and natural magic.

The surname Dalla also appears in historical records from other regions of Italy, such as Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. For instance, the composer and music theorist Gioseffo Zarlino (1517-1590), who was born in Chioggia, near Venice, is sometimes referred to as Gioseffo Dalla Casa, suggesting a connection to the Dalla surname.

Over the centuries, the Dalla surname has been subject to various spelling variations, including Dalle, Dalli, and Dallo, reflecting regional linguistic differences and the evolution of the Italian language.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals with the surname Dalla throughout history, highlighting its Italian origins and the diverse contributions of those who have carried this name across various fields and regions of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dalla

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

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

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