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

Datil, 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 Datil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Datil in America

Datil is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Datil surname appeared 151 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 Datil.

We can also compare 2010 data for Datil 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 Datil

The surname DATIL is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period, possibly derived from the Spanish word "datil," which means "date palm" or "date fruit." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with people who cultivated or traded in dates or resided in areas known for date palm groves.

The earliest known record of the DATIL surname appears in the 14th century, when it was documented in the archives of the city of Seville, a prominent center of trade and agriculture during the Moorish rule of Spain. The name was likely concentrated in the southern regions of Andalusia and Murcia, where date palm cultivation was more prevalent due to the favorable climate.

One of the earliest known bearers of the DATIL surname was Juan DATIL, a merchant from Granada who lived in the late 15th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the lucrative trade of dates and other exotic goods between Spain and the Mediterranean region.

In the 16th century, the DATIL name gained prominence in the region of Valencia, where a family of landowners and agricultural entrepreneurs bore the surname. Notably, Pedro DATIL (1520-1582) was a renowned farmer and exporter of dates, contributing significantly to the local economy.

During the Spanish colonization of the Americas in the 17th and 18th centuries, several individuals with the DATIL surname migrated to the New World, particularly to regions with suitable climates for date palm cultivation, such as parts of Mexico and the Caribbean. One notable figure was Diego DATIL (1645-1712), a farmer and explorer who established one of the first date palm plantations in what is now Florida.

In the 19th century, the DATIL surname appeared in historical records from Spain, Mexico, and parts of South America. Manuel DATIL (1789-1862), a renowned horticulturist from Seville, authored several influential treatises on date palm cultivation and played a significant role in introducing new date varieties to the region.

Throughout its history, the DATIL surname has been associated with agriculture, horticulture, and the cultivation and trade of dates, reflecting its origins and the occupations of its early bearers. While the name may have evolved and spread to different regions, its connection to the date palm industry remains a prominent thread in its genealogy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Datil

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

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

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