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

Davio, 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 Davio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Davio in America

Davio is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Davio surname appeared 136 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 Davio.

The history of the last name Davio

The surname Davio originates from Italy, specifically from the northern regions of Piedmont and Lombardy. It likely emerged around the 13th or 14th century, derived from the Latin personal name "Davius" or the Italian form "Davio." This name may have its roots in the ancient Roman name "Davius," which could be a variant of the name "David."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Davio can be found in the Piedmontese town of Asti, where a certain Giovanni Davio was mentioned in a legal document from 1324. In the same region, a Giacomo Davio was listed as a landowner in the village of Castelnuovo Calcea in 1452.

The surname Davio also appears in historical records from the neighboring region of Lombardy. In Milan, a Pietro Davio was registered as a member of the city's guild of stonemasons in the early 16th century. Additionally, a Bartolomeo Davio was recorded as a wealthy merchant in the town of Brescia in 1583.

A notable bearer of the Davio surname was Girolamo Davio (1535-1603), a renowned Italian architect and engineer from Vercelli, Piedmont. He is best known for his work on the construction of the famous Basilica of San Gaudenzio in his hometown.

Another individual of historical significance was Cesare Davio (1714-1792), a Milanese painter and engraver who studied under the renowned artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo. His works can be found in various churches and palaces throughout northern Italy.

In the 19th century, a certain Giuseppe Davio (1823-1894) from Alessandria, Piedmont, gained recognition as a prominent lawyer and politician. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification.

It is worth noting that variations of the surname Davio, such as Davi or Davi, can also be found in other regions of Italy, particularly in the south. However, the Davio form appears to have its strongest roots in the northern regions of Piedmont and Lombardy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Davio

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

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 Davio 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.

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

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