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

DiBianco, 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 DiBianco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiBianco in America

DiBianco is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiBianco surname appeared 107 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 DiBianco.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiBianco 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 DiBianco

The surname DiBianco is of Italian origin, deriving from the phrase "di bianco," meaning "of white" or "the white one" in Italian. This name likely originated in Italy during the Middle Ages, a time when surnames were becoming more common and were often derived from physical characteristics, occupations, or places of origin.

The earliest recorded instances of the DiBianco surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions such as Lombardy and Veneto. It is believed that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to individuals with fair or pale complexions, or perhaps to those who worked with white materials or wore white clothing.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the DiBianco surname was Giovanni DiBianco, a merchant from Venice who lived in the late 13th century. Records show that he was involved in trade with the Byzantine Empire and played a role in the exchange of goods and cultural influences between Italy and the East.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Filippo DiBianco was a respected architect and engineer from Florence. He is credited with contributing to the design and construction of several notable buildings and structures in the city, including the Palazzo Vecchio and the Loggia dei Lanzi.

During the Renaissance period, the DiBianco name gained further prominence with the artist and sculptor Antonio DiBianco (1455-1522), who was born in Padua and worked in various cities across Italy, including Venice and Rome. His works can be found in several churches and museums, showcasing his skill in sculpting and his mastery of the classical style.

In the 16th century, the DiBianco surname was also associated with the humanist scholar and philosopher Girolamo DiBianco (1510-1582), who was born in Naples and taught at various universities throughout Italy. He was known for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his writings on philosophy and ethics.

Another notable individual with the DiBianco surname was the Italian composer and organist Giovanni DiBianco (1617-1692), who was born in Brescia and made significant contributions to the development of sacred music during the Baroque period. His compositions were widely performed in churches across Italy and continue to be studied and appreciated by musicians and scholars today.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the DiBianco surname who have left their mark on history, but there are undoubtedly many more whose stories and contributions have yet to be fully explored and documented.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiBianco

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

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

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