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

Diaco, 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 Diaco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Diaco in America

Diaco is the 82908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Diaco surname appeared 227 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 Diaco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Diaco 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 Diaco

The surname DIACO is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the northern regions of Italy during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "diacono," which means "deacon" in English. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have had ties to the Christian clergy or religious orders of that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DIACO surname can be found in the records of the city of Genoa, dating back to the 14th century. In a document from 1387, a certain Giovanni DIACO is mentioned as a merchant involved in the lucrative trade between Italy and the Mediterranean ports.

As the centuries progressed, the DIACO name spread to other parts of Italy, with notable individuals emerging in various fields. One such figure was Antonio DIACO, a renowned painter from the 16th century who was active in the city of Parma. His works adorned several churches and noble residences in the region.

In the 17th century, the DIACO surname made its way to the island of Sicily, where it became associated with the town of Monreale. A prominent member of this branch was Francesco DIACO, a skilled architect who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in the area, including the town's cathedral.

Moving into the 19th century, the DIACO name gained further prominence with the birth of Giuseppe DIACO in 1825. A respected scholar and educator, he played a significant role in the establishment of several prestigious educational institutions in Naples, where he spent much of his career.

Another notable figure from this era was Vittorio DIACO, born in 1840 in the city of Turin. He was a military officer who fought valiantly in the Italian Wars of Independence, earning several decorations for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

As the DIACO surname continued to spread across Italy and beyond, it was carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, academics, professionals, and tradespeople. While many of these individuals may not have left an indelible mark on history, their collective contributions helped shape the cultural and social fabric of the communities in which they lived.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Diaco

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

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

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