2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dellapina
An Italian surname derived from "della pina", meaning "of the pine cone".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Dellapina. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dellapina 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Dellapina in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dellapina, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.6%) and Two or More Races (8.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dellapina
The surname DELLAPINA has its origins in Italy, and can be traced back to the late Middle Ages. It is thought to have originated in the central Italian regions, possibly in the areas around Rome or Lazio. The name is derived from the Italian words "della" meaning "of the" and "pina" meaning "pine tree" or "pine forest". This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked in a pine forest.
One of the earliest known records of the name DELLAPINA can be found in a tax register from the city of Tivoli, near Rome, dating back to the late 15th century. The name appears as "Della Pina" in this document, which was a common spelling variation at the time. This indicates that the DELLAPINA family had established itself in the area around that time.
In the 16th century, the name DELLAPINA appears in several church records and legal documents from the towns and villages surrounding Rome. These records often mention various members of the DELLAPINA family, suggesting that they were a relatively prominent local family during that period.
One notable individual with the surname DELLAPINA was Pietro Della Pina (1492-1556), a Renaissance-era painter and artist from the town of Palestrina, near Rome. His works can still be found in several churches and museums in the region.
Another historically significant figure was Girolamo Della Pina (1568-1631), a Catholic priest and theologian from Rome. He was known for his writings on moral philosophy and his involvement in the Council of Trent, a major event in the Catholic Reformation.
In the 18th century, a branch of the DELLAPINA family seems to have settled in the city of Naples, where they were involved in the silk trade. One member of this family, Antonio Della Pina (1720-1789), was a successful silk merchant and was recorded as having a significant influence on the local textile industry.
Moving forward to the 19th century, there are records of a Giuseppe Della Pina (1812-1887) who was a prominent lawyer and judge in the city of Turin. He was known for his work in civil law and his contributions to the legal system of the Kingdom of Sardinia.
Finally, in the early 20th century, a man named Enrico Della Pina (1895-1972) gained some fame as a writer and journalist in Milan. He wrote several novels and short stories, as well as working for several major Italian newspapers and magazines.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dellapina
Among Census respondents with the surname Dellapina, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.6%) and Two or More Races (8.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Dellapina 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 Dellapina surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White80.7% · 92
- Hispanic or Latino9.6% · 11
- Two or more races8.8% · 10
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dellapina
Dellapina 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
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+2 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,591 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+3 bearers (+2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,852 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.8%) | Down 7,591 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.7%) | Up 1,852 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 Dellapina 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 | #148,347 | #146,495 | 1.2% |
| Count | 111 | 114 | 2.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dellapina bearers went from 111 to 114 (+2.7% change). The surname moved up 1,852 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #146,495.
FAQ
Dellapina surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dellapina?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Dellapina. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Dellapina?
Dellapina ranks #146,495 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 114 people with the surname Dellapina. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Dellapina.
Has Dellapina become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dellapina went from 111 recorded bearers to 114. That is an increase of 3 (+2.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Dellapina?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dellapina, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.6%) and Two or More Races (8.8%). 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 Dellapina in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.7% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dellapina appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (80.7%), Hispanic (9.6%), Two or More Races (8.8%). 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 Dellapina (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 Dellapina mean?
An Italian surname derived from "della pina", meaning "of the pine cone". 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 Dellapina (0.04 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 people have the surname Dellapina?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.