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

Dariano, 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 Dariano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dariano in America

Dariano is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dariano surname appeared 157 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 Dariano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dariano 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 Dariano

The surname DARIANO is of Italian origin, with roots tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Tuscany and Lazio, where it was initially spelled as "Dariani" or "Darianni". The name is derived from the Latin word "darius", meaning "wealthy" or "prosperous".

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DARIANO can be found in a 1387 census record from the city of Florence, where a certain Guido Dariani is mentioned as a wealthy merchant. Another early reference is in a 1432 legal document from the town of Viterbo, which mentions a landowner named Pietro Darianni.

The DARIANO name gained prominence in the 15th century, with the rise of the influential Dariani family in Siena. This family produced several notable figures, including the renowned artist and architect Stefano Dariani (1425-1498), who was responsible for the design of the iconic Palazzo Pubblico in Siena.

In the 16th century, the DARIANO name spread to other parts of Italy, including the Veneto region. One notable bearer of the name during this period was the Venetian scholar and philosopher Girolamo Dariano (1522-1591), who authored several treatises on logic and metaphysics.

As the name continued to evolve, it took on various spellings, such as "Dariano", "Darian", and "Darianu". One of the most famous individuals with this surname was the Sicilian painter and sculptor Vincenzo Dariano (1687-1765), whose works can be found in numerous churches and museums throughout Italy.

Other notable bearers of the DARIANO surname include:

1. Enrico Dariano (1804-1879), an Italian politician and diplomat who served as the ambassador to France during the 19th century.
2. Lucia Dariano (1867-1942), an Italian opera singer renowned for her performances in the works of Verdi and Puccini.
3. Ettore Dariano (1892-1964), an Italian-American architect who designed several notable buildings in New York City, including the Manhattan Bridge Approach.
4. Giulio Dariano (1916-2001), an Italian novelist and playwright whose works explored themes of existentialism and societal alienation.
5. Adriana Dariano (born 1975), a contemporary Italian fashion designer known for her avant-garde collections and collaborations with major fashion houses.

While the DARIANO surname may not be as widespread as some other Italian surnames, its rich history and association with notable individuals across various fields have solidified its place in the annals of Italian culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dariano

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

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

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