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

DiBella, 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 DiBella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiBella in America

DiBella is the 13418th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiBella surname appeared 2,271 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname DiBella.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiBella 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 DiBella

The surname DiBella has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Campania and Sicily, where it first emerged in the medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian phrase "di bella," meaning "of beauty" or "beautiful," potentially referring to a physical attribute or a place of origin known for its beauty.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DiBella can be found in the Sicilian town of Casteltermini, where a family with this surname was documented in the 14th century. The name was also present in the historical records of Naples and its surrounding areas during the same time period.

In the 15th century, the name DiBella appeared in several notarial documents and property records in the city of Palermo, Sicily. It is possible that the name was associated with a specific location or landmark in the area that was considered beautiful or aesthetically pleasing.

A notable individual bearing the surname DiBella was Francesco DiBella, a renowned painter from Naples who lived in the late 16th century. He was known for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches throughout the region.

In the 17th century, the DiBella family was prominent in the town of Monreale, near Palermo, where they owned vineyards and estates. One member of the family, Giuseppe DiBella (1620-1687), was a respected wine merchant and landowner.

Another significant figure was Antonio DiBella (1753-1824), a mathematician and astronomer from Palermo. He made important contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and was a member of the prestigious Accademia delle Scienze, Lettere e Arti di Palermo.

During the 19th century, the surname DiBella spread beyond Italy as many Italians emigrated to other parts of the world. One notable individual was Vincenzo DiBella (1845-1912), a stonemason from Campobello di Mazara, Sicily, who immigrated to the United States and helped construct several landmark buildings in New York City.

Variations of the spelling, such as DiBello, DiBello, and DiPella, can also be found in historical records, reflecting regional dialects and phonetic adaptations over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiBella

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

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

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