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

Dichoso, 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 Dichoso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dichoso in America

Dichoso is the 68345th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dichoso surname appeared 288 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 Dichoso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dichoso 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 Dichoso

The surname Dichoso originated in Spain during the 16th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "dichoso," which means "fortunate" or "blessed." This name likely emerged as a descriptive nickname for someone who was perceived as being particularly fortunate or blessed in their life.

The earliest recorded instances of the Dichoso surname can be found in historical documents from the regions of Andalusia and Castile in southern and central Spain. It appears in parish records, property deeds, and other official documents from this time period.

One notable historical figure bearing the Dichoso surname was Juan Dichoso, a Spanish playwright and poet who lived from 1540 to 1610. His works, while not widely renowned today, were popular during his lifetime and provide insight into the literary culture of Renaissance-era Spain.

Another individual of note was María Dichoso, a 17th-century nun and educator who founded a convent school for young girls in Seville. Her dedication to providing education and opportunities for women was considered progressive for that era.

In the 18th century, the Dichoso surname can be found in records from the Spanish colonies in the Americas, particularly in Mexico and Peru. This suggests that individuals with this surname were among the early Spanish settlers and colonists in the New World.

One such figure was Diego Dichoso, a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of the Inca Empire in Peru in the 1530s. He is mentioned in accounts of the campaign led by Francisco Pizarro.

Another individual of historical significance was Juana Dichoso, a Spanish-born woman who lived in colonial Mexico in the late 17th century. She was known for her involvement in various charitable and philanthropic efforts, particularly in supporting orphanages and hospitals in Mexico City.

Throughout its history, the Dichoso surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including writers, educators, soldiers, and philanthropists. While not a prominent or widespread surname, it has left a notable mark on the historical record, particularly in Spain and its former colonies in the Americas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dichoso

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

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

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