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

DiCanio, 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 DiCanio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiCanio in America

DiCanio is the 72332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiCanio surname appeared 269 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 DiCanio.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiCanio 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 DiCanio

The surname DICANIO is of Italian origin, specifically from the regions of Campania and Calabria in southern Italy. It likely emerged sometime between the 13th and 16th centuries, during the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance period. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian words "di" (meaning "from") and "canaio" (meaning "canal" or "water channel"), suggesting an association with a particular location or occupation related to waterways or canals.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DICANIO surname can be found in a 16th-century document from the town of Castellammare di Stabia, near Naples. In this document, a certain Giovanni DICANIO is mentioned as a landowner and local merchant. Another notable early reference comes from a 17th-century church record in the town of Reggio Calabria, which lists the marriage of Luciano DICANIO and Maria Vitale in 1654.

In the 18th century, the DICANIO name appears in various historical records from the Naples region. One notable individual was Antonio DICANIO (1712-1788), a skilled sculptor and woodcarver who contributed to the decoration of several churches and palaces in Naples and its surrounding areas. His works can still be admired in the Chiesa di San Domenico Maggiore and the Palazzo Reale di Capodimonte.

Moving into the 19th century, Giuseppe DICANIO (1840-1912) was a prominent lawyer and politician from the town of Salerno. He served as a member of the Italian parliament and played a role in the unification of Italy under the House of Savoy. Additionally, records from the 1860s mention a family of DICANIOs residing in the village of Casalnuovo, near Naples, who were involved in the production of ceramics and pottery.

In more recent history, Domenico DICANIO (1915-2001) was a respected academic and author from Calabria. He published several works on the history and culture of his native region, including "Le tradizioni popolari di Calabria" (The Folk Traditions of Calabria), which is considered a seminal work on Calabrian folklore and customs.

It is worth noting that while the DICANIO surname is not as common as some other Italian surnames, it has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions throughout history, from artisans and tradesmen to scholars and politicians. The name's origins are deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of southern Italy, particularly the regions of Campania and Calabria.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiCanio

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

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

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