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

Dellario, 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 Dellario surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dellario in America

Dellario is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dellario surname appeared 112 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 Dellario.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dellario 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 Dellario

The surname DELLARIO is of Italian origin, believed to have originated in the regions of Calabria and Sicily during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "dell'aria," which translates to "of the air" or "airy," possibly referring to a person living in an elevated or breezy location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DELLARIO can be found in the Sicilian town of Noto, where a family by that name is mentioned in municipal records dating back to the 15th century. The name also appears in historical documents from the city of Reggio Calabria in the 16th century.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the surname DELLARIO was Giacomo Dellario (1520-1592), a renowned painter from the town of Tropea in Calabria. His works, which included religious frescoes and portraits, adorned several churches and noble households in the region.

In the 18th century, a branch of the DELLARIO family migrated to Naples, where they established themselves as merchants and landowners. One of their descendants, Antonio Dellario (1745-1814), was a prominent lawyer and advisor to the Neapolitan court.

Another individual of historical significance was Maria Dellario (1825-1898), a philanthropist from the town of Rende in Calabria. She founded several schools and orphanages in the region, earning her the respect and admiration of the local community.

The name DELLARIO also found its way to other parts of Italy, including the northern regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. In the city of Milan, records from the 19th century mention a family of artists and sculptors bearing the surname, including Gian Maria Dellario (1810-1878), whose works can be found in several churches and museums in the area.

While the DELLARIO surname may have originated in the southern regions of Italy, its presence and influence can be traced throughout the country's history, with individuals from various professions and backgrounds leaving their mark on the cultural and societal fabric of their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dellario

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

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

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