2000
#69,636
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 263
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.10
Very Rare Last name
Daurio
A surname of Italian origin meaning "golden" or associated with gold.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 310 Americans carry the last name Daurio. That puts it at #76,719 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,105,659 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Daurio surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
310
1 in 1,105,659
Census rank
#76,719
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
270
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 270 bearers of the surname Daurio in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 76719th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Daurio, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Daurio
The surname Daurio has its origins in Italy, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "daurius," which means "golden" or "relating to gold." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals involved in the goldsmithing or precious metals trade.
Historically, the Daurio surname is primarily concentrated in the regions of Campania and Puglia in southern Italy. Records show that families bearing this name have resided in towns like Naples, Salerno, and Bari for several centuries.
One of the earliest documented references to the Daurio name can be found in a 14th-century Neapolitan registry, where a certain "Giovanni Daurio" is mentioned as a master goldsmith. This record provides evidence of the name's connection to the metalworking profession during that era.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Antonio Daurio (1510-1573) gained prominence as a respected painter and architect in Naples. His works, which include frescoes in several churches and palaces, are considered significant contributions to the artistic heritage of the city.
Another individual of note was Vincenzo Daurio (1623-1701), a Jesuit priest and scholar from Bari. He authored several theological treatises and was renowned for his extensive knowledge of classical literature.
During the 18th century, the Daurio family produced a line of successful merchants and traders in the city of Salerno. One such merchant, Giuseppe Daurio (1725-1794), established a thriving import-export business, dealing in silk, spices, and other valuable commodities.
In the realm of literature, the 19th century saw the rise of Paolo Daurio (1843-1921), a poet and playwright from Naples. His works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated following among literary circles of the time.
While the Daurio surname is not among the most widespread in Italy today, it continues to hold a rich historical legacy, particularly in the southern regions where it first took root. The name's association with gold, artistry, and scholarly pursuits has left an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of the nation.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Daurio
Among Census respondents with the surname Daurio, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Daurio bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Daurio surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.3% · 241
- Hispanic or Latino6.3% · 17
- Two or more races3.7% · 10
- Black or African American0.4% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Daurio
Daurio appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#71,678
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 272
+9 bearers (+3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Down 2,042 places
2020
#76,719
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 270
-2 bearers (-0.7%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Down 5,041 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #69,636 | 263 | 0.10 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #71,678 | 272 | 0.09 | +9 bearers (+3.4%) | Down 2,042 places |
| 2020 | #76,719 | 270 | 0.09 | -2 bearers (-0.7%) | Down 5,041 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Daurio surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,678 | #76,719 | -7.0% |
| Count | 272 | 270 | -0.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Daurio bearers went from 272 to 270 (-0.7% change). The surname moved down 5,041 positions in the national ranking, going from #71,678 to #76,719.
FAQ
Daurio surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Daurio?
Name Census estimates that about 310 living Americans carry the surname Daurio. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,105,659 residents.
How common is Daurio?
Daurio ranks #76,719 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 270 people with the surname Daurio. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (310), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.09 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.09 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Daurio.
Has Daurio become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Daurio went from 272 recorded bearers to 270. That is a decrease of 2 (-0.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #71,678 to #76,719.
What does the Census say about the background of Daurio?
Among Census respondents with the surname Daurio, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Two or More Races (3.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Daurio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.3% (241 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Daurio appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.3%), Hispanic (6.3%), Two or More Races (3.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Daurio (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Daurio mean?
A surname of Italian origin meaning "golden" or associated with gold. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Daurio (0.09 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Daurio?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.