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

DeMio, 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 DeMio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeMio in America

DeMio is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeMio surname appeared 102 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 DeMio.

The history of the last name DeMio

The surname DEMIO originates from Italy, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "demittere," which means "to let down" or "to lower." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person's occupation or a distinguishing physical characteristic.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DEMIO name can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the Umbrian region of Italy, where a certain Guido Demio was mentioned as a landowner. The name also appears in various legal documents and property records from the same period in cities like Perugia and Assisi.

During the Renaissance era, the DEMIO family gained prominence in the city of Florence. The renowned painter and architect, Andrea di Cione Demio (1349-1415), was a member of this lineage and is celebrated for his contributions to the architectural heritage of Florence, particularly his work on the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore.

In the 16th century, the DEMIO name was associated with the noble family of the same name in the city of Verona. Girolamo Demio (1508-1579), a notable scholar and diplomat, represented the Republic of Venice in various diplomatic missions across Europe.

Another notable figure with the DEMIO surname was the Italian composer and violinist, Giacomo Demio (1680-1745), who was highly regarded for his instrumental works and operas during the Baroque period.

In the 19th century, the DEMIO name gained recognition in the field of literature. Giuseppe Demio (1820-1887), an Italian poet and writer, was celebrated for his lyrical works and contributions to the Romantic literary movement in Italy.

While the DEMIO surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by Italian emigrants and their descendants. However, it remains relatively uncommon compared to other Italian surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeMio

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

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

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