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

Danio, 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 Danio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Danio in America

Danio is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Danio surname appeared 107 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 Danio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Danio 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 Danio

The surname DANIO is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the late 15th century in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "Danius," which was a personal name used during the Roman era.

The earliest recorded instances of the DANIO surname can be found in various historical documents from the city of Florence, where it was commonly associated with families of artisans and merchants. One notable figure was Antonio Danio, a renowned goldsmith who lived between 1460 and 1523, known for his intricate metalwork commissioned by noble patrons.

As the DANIO name spread across Italy, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as "Daniolo" and "Danielli," reflecting regional dialects and scribal interpretations. In the 16th century, the name appeared in the records of the Republic of Venice, where a prominent family of DANIO merchants established their trade empire, contributing to the city's economic prosperity.

During the 17th century, the DANIO surname gained recognition in the field of literature with the publication of several works by Francesco Danio, a celebrated poet and playwright born in Naples in 1612. His poetic masterpiece, "Il Paradiso Perduto" (The Paradise Lost), influenced the literary landscape of the time and earned him widespread acclaim.

In the 18th century, the DANIO name crossed borders and found its way into the annals of French history. Jean-Baptiste Danio, born in 1732 in Lyon, was a renowned architect whose designs left a lasting impact on the city's architectural landscape, including the iconic Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière.

As the centuries progressed, the DANIO surname continued to be associated with notable individuals across various disciplines. One such figure was Giovanna Danio, an influential Italian feminist and activist who lived from 1865 to 1948. She played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement and fought for equal rights and social reforms.

While the DANIO surname may not be as prevalent today as it once was, its historical roots and contributions to various fields have left an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Danio

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

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

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