2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dibianco
A surname derived from the Italian phrase "di bianco," meaning "the white one."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Dibianco. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dibianco surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Dibianco in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dibianco, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dibianco
Among Census respondents with the surname Dibianco, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Dibianco bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Dibianco surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.7% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino5.2% · 6
- Two or more races3.5% · 4
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dibianco
Dibianco appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,840 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+8 bearers (+7.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,871 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 10,840 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.5%) | Up 6,871 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Dibianco surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #145,757 | 4.5% |
| Count | 107 | 115 | 7.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dibianco bearers went from 107 to 115 (+7.5% change). The surname moved up 6,871 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #145,757.
FAQ
Dibianco surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dibianco?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Dibianco. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Dibianco?
Dibianco ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 115 people with the surname Dibianco. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Dibianco.
Has Dibianco become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dibianco went from 107 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 8 (+7.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Dibianco?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dibianco, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (3.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Dibianco in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.7% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dibianco appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.7%), Hispanic (5.2%), Two or More Races (3.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Dibianco (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Dibianco mean?
A surname derived from the Italian phrase "di bianco," meaning "the white one." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Dibianco (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Dibianco?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Dibianco on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.