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

Delfino, 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 Delfino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delfino in America

Delfino is the 16219th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delfino surname appeared 1,780 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Delfino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Delfino 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 Delfino

The surname Delfino is of Italian origin and can be traced back to the late medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "delfino," which means "dolphin." This animal was a symbol of intelligence, grace, and good fortune in ancient Greece and Rome, and it was later adopted as a heraldic symbol by many noble families in Italy.

The earliest known bearers of the Delfino surname were likely from the coastal regions of Italy, such as the Venetian Republic and the Republic of Genoa, where dolphins were a common sight and held a significant cultural significance. The name may have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near the sea or who had a particular affinity for dolphins.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Delfino surname can be found in the Venetian archives from the 13th century. In these documents, there are references to members of the Delfino family who held influential positions in the city's government and maritime trade.

During the Renaissance period, the Delfino family gained prominence in Venice, with several notable members making significant contributions to the arts and sciences. Andrea Delfino (1457-1536), for instance, was a renowned architect and engineer who designed several important buildings in Venice, including the Doge's Palace and the Rialto Bridge.

Another famous bearer of the Delfino surname was Giovanni Delfino (1617-1699), a Jesuit missionary and explorer who traveled to Asia and documented his travels in a series of letters and journals. His writings provide valuable insights into the cultures and societies he encountered during his voyages.

In the 17th century, the Delfino family also established a presence in Naples, where they were involved in the city's cultural and political life. One member, Giambattista Delfino (1639-1704), was a respected poet and playwright who wrote several works that were performed in the city's theaters.

As the Delfino surname spread throughout Italy, it also found its way to other parts of Europe and the Americas through migration and trade. In Spain, for example, the name was sometimes spelled "Delfin" or "Delfino," reflecting the linguistic variations between Italian and Spanish.

Over the centuries, the Delfino surname has been associated with numerous individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including politics, art, literature, and science. While not an exhaustive list, some notable examples include Antonio Delfino (1907-1963), an Italian politician and journalist, and Stefano Delfino (1887-1957), an Italian painter and sculptor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delfino

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

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

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