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

DiBlasi, 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 DiBlasi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiBlasi in America

DiBlasi is the 17014th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiBlasi surname appeared 1,670 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 DiBlasi.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiBlasi 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 DiBlasi

The surname DiBlasi has its roots in Italy, originating from the region of Sicily during the medieval period. It is derived from the Greek word "blastos," which means "shoot" or "sprout," suggesting a connection to nature or agricultural pursuits. The prefix "di" is a common Italian preposition meaning "of" or "from," indicating a place of origin or association.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DiBlasi can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico di Sicilia," a collection of historical documents from the island dating back to the 11th century. This suggests that the surname was already in use during the Norman rule of Sicily, when many Greek and Arabic influences were integrated into Italian culture and language.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Guglielmo DiBlasi was mentioned in the records of the city of Palermo, where he served as a respected merchant and landowner. His descendants continued to carry the surname and contributed to the local economy and society.

During the Renaissance period, the name DiBlasi gained further prominence with the birth of Antonio DiBlasi (1455-1518), a celebrated sculptor and architect from Messina. His works, including several churches and public buildings, can still be appreciated throughout Sicily and southern Italy.

Another notable individual was Vincenzo DiBlasi (1610-1678), a Sicilian priest and scholar who wrote extensively on theology and philosophy. His treatises and commentaries were widely circulated and studied in academic circles of the time.

In the 18th century, the name DiBlasi appeared in various records related to the wine trade and viticulture in the regions around Mount Etna. This further reinforces the surname's connection to agriculture and the cultivation of the land.

One of the most famous bearers of the name was Giuseppe DiBlasi (1772-1835), a renowned Sicilian botanist and naturalist. He contributed significantly to the study of the island's flora and was responsible for the classification and documentation of numerous plant species.

Throughout its history, the surname DiBlasi has been associated with various professions and activities, from merchants and landowners to artists, scholars, and scientists. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Sicily, the name has since spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, carried by those who have emigrated from the island over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiBlasi

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

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

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