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

DiBona, 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 DiBona surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiBona in America

DiBona is the 21218th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiBona surname appeared 1,237 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 DiBona.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiBona 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 DiBona

The surname Dibona is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the region of Veneto in northeastern Italy, particularly the city of Verona. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin phrase "de bona," which translates to "of the good" or "of the kind." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to distinguish individuals known for their virtuous or noble qualities.

During the medieval period, the name Dibona appeared in several historical records and manuscripts. One notable mention is found in the "Codice Diplomatico Veronese," a collection of documents from the 9th to the 13th centuries, where the name is recorded as "de Bona" in the year 1187. This early reference provides evidence of the name's existence and its association with the Verona area.

The earliest recorded individual with the surname Dibona is Giacomo Dibona, who lived in Verona in the late 13th century. He was a prominent merchant and landowner, known for his involvement in local trade and civic affairs. Another notable figure was Pietro Dibona, a renowned architect from Verona who lived in the 15th century. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Church of San Giorgio in Braida.

In the 16th century, the Dibona family gained prominence in the nearby city of Vicenza. Girolamo Dibona, born in 1523, was a respected scholar and humanist who authored several works on philosophy and literature. His nephew, Antonio Dibona (1560-1621), followed in his footsteps as a writer and poet, contributing to the cultural Renaissance movement in the region.

During the 17th century, the name Dibona was associated with the noble family of Conti Dibona, who held significant landholdings and influence in the Veneto region. Count Giulio Dibona (1628-1699) was a renowned military leader who served in the Venetian army and played a crucial role in the defense of the Republic of Venice against Ottoman invasions.

As the centuries progressed, the Dibona name spread beyond the Veneto region, with members of the family establishing themselves in other parts of Italy and even abroad. However, the name's origins and historical ties to the Verona and Vicenza areas remained deeply rooted in its heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiBona

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

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

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