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

Didato, 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 Didato surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Didato in America

Didato is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Didato surname appeared 192 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 Didato.

We can also compare 2010 data for Didato 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 Didato

The surname DIDATO is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the 13th century in the region of Tuscany. The name is believed to be derived from the Latin word "didatus," which means "endowed" or "gifted." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who possessed exceptional talents or abilities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DIDATO surname can be found in a historical document from the city of Florence, dated 1276. This document mentions a certain "Guido Didato," who was a respected merchant and landowner in the region.

Throughout the centuries, the DIDATO name has been associated with several notable individuals. In the 15th century, Giovanni Didato (1420-1498) was a prominent painter and fresco artist who contributed to the artistic renaissance in Italy. His works can still be admired in various churches and museums across Florence and Siena.

During the 16th century, the DIDATO family established itself as a prominent noble lineage in the town of Arezzo. Antonio Didato (1525-1598), a skilled military strategist, was instrumental in defending the city against foreign invasions and was later granted a coat of arms by the ruling Medici family.

In the 18th century, Beatrice Didato (1710-1778) gained recognition as a renowned poet and playwright. Her works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, were widely celebrated in literary circles throughout Italy.

Another notable figure bearing the DIDATO surname was Giuseppe Didato (1845-1915), a pioneering engineer and architect who played a crucial role in the design and construction of several iconic buildings and infrastructure projects in Rome and Naples during the late 19th century.

Over the centuries, variations in the spelling of the DIDATO surname have emerged, such as Didati, Dedato, and Didatti. Additionally, the name has been associated with several place names in Italy, including the village of Didato in the province of Abruzzo, and the Didato River in the region of Calabria.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Didato

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

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

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