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

DiChiara, 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 DiChiara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiChiara in America

DiChiara is the 22856th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiChiara surname appeared 1,120 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 DiChiara.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiChiara 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 DiChiara

The surname DICHIARA originated in Sicily, Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Greek word "dichairon" which means "to rejoice" or "to exult". This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was particularly joyful or exuberant.

The earliest recorded example of the name DICHIARA can be found in a document from the town of Palermo in the year 1325. Here, a man named Giovanni DICHIARA is listed as a landowner. The name also appears in records from the city of Catania in the late 15th century, where it is spelled "DiChiara".

During the Renaissance period, the DICHIARA family gained prominence in the region of Sicily. One notable figure was Antonio DICHIARA, a wealthy merchant who lived in Messina from 1502 to 1578. His son, Francesco DICHIARA (1530-1602), was a renowned poet and scholar who wrote extensively on classical literature.

In the 17th century, the DICHIARA name spread to other parts of Italy. A branch of the family settled in Naples, where Giuseppe DICHIARA (1612-1688) became a respected lawyer and judge. His grandson, Carlo DICHIARA (1672-1738), was a successful businessman who traded goods throughout the Mediterranean.

The 19th century saw several DICHIARA individuals make their mark in various fields. Vincenzo DICHIARA (1804-1879) was a celebrated architect who designed numerous churches and palaces in Palermo. His contemporary, Gaetano DICHIARA (1818-1892), was a renowned painter whose works can be found in galleries across Italy.

Another significant figure was Salvatore DICHIARA (1835-1911), a politician and activist who fought for workers' rights and social reforms in Sicily. He was elected to the Italian Parliament and played a key role in the unification of Italy.

Throughout its history, the surname DICHIARA has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from artists and intellectuals to merchants and politicians. While its roots can be traced back to medieval Sicily, the name has spread across Italy and beyond, carried by generations of DICHIARA families.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiChiara

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

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

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