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

Dellaria, 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 Dellaria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dellaria in America

Dellaria is the 67747th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dellaria surname appeared 291 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 Dellaria.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dellaria 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 Dellaria

The surname Dellaria is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the northern regions of the country during the medieval period. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "dell'aria," which translates to "of the air" or "of the breeze." This suggests that the original bearers of the name may have resided in an area known for its fresh air or pleasant breezes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dellaria can be found in historical documents from the 14th century in the region of Veneto. It is mentioned in a land registry document from the city of Verona, which lists a certain Giancarlo Dellaria as a landowner in the year 1372.

During the Renaissance period, the name Dellaria gained prominence in the city of Florence, where a family by that name was known for their contributions to the arts and literature. Notable individuals from this family include Tommaso Dellaria (1492-1568), a renowned painter and fresco artist, and his son, Gianfranco Dellaria (1521-1597), a celebrated poet and philosopher.

In the 17th century, the Dellaria name spread to other parts of Italy, including the southern regions. Historical records from the city of Naples mention a Antonio Dellaria (1638-1712), a prominent merchant and trader who established a successful business exporting Italian goods to other parts of Europe.

As the name migrated across Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as Dellari, Dellario, and Dellaria. One notable figure from this period was Alessandra Dellario (1725-1802), a renowned opera singer who performed in various theaters across Italy and gained recognition for her exceptional vocal talents.

Another noteworthy individual bearing the name Dellaria was Giuseppe Dellaria (1856-1932), a pioneering engineer and inventor from the city of Milan. He is credited with developing several innovative designs for early automobiles and is recognized as one of the pioneers of the Italian automotive industry.

Throughout its history, the surname Dellaria has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Italy, with many individuals contributing to various fields, including the arts, literature, business, and engineering.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dellaria

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

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

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