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

DiDio, 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 DiDio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiDio in America

DiDio is the 22216th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiDio surname appeared 1,161 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 DiDio.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiDio 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 DiDio

The surname DIDIO is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "didius," which means "divided" or "separated." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a divided or separated area or territory.

One of the earliest known records of the DIDIO surname dates back to the 13th century, when a family bearing this name was documented in the town of Arezzo, in the region of Tuscany. It is possible that the name was initially associated with a specific location or landmark in this area, although the precise origin remains unclear.

In the 14th century, the DIDIO family appears to have spread to other parts of Italy, with records indicating their presence in cities such as Florence and Siena. During this time, the name may have undergone slight variations in spelling, with forms like "Didi" and "Didiò" being documented.

One notable figure with the DIDIO surname was Francesco Didio, a Renaissance artist born in Siena in 1450. He was known for his intricate frescoes and paintings adorning churches and palaces throughout Tuscany.

Another individual of historical significance was Giulio Didio, a 16th-century philosopher and scholar from Florence. Born in 1525, Didio was renowned for his writings on ethics and political theory, and he served as an advisor to the Medici family, who ruled Florence during that period.

In the 17th century, the DIDIO name appears to have gained prominence in the city of Naples, where a family of that name held influential positions within the local government and judiciary. One member, Antonio Didio (1612-1678), served as a judge and was widely respected for his legal acumen.

As the centuries progressed, the DIDIO surname continued to be found throughout various regions of Italy, with pockets of families bearing this name residing in cities such as Rome, Milan, and Venice.

In the late 19th century, a notable figure named Pietro Didio (1854-1923) emerged from the town of Bari, in southern Italy. He was a renowned poet and playwright, whose works often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.

While the DIDIO surname is primarily associated with Italy, it is possible that individuals bearing this name may have migrated to other parts of the world over the centuries, potentially leading to variations in spelling and pronunciation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiDio

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

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

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