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

Diecidue, 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 Diecidue surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Diecidue in America

Diecidue is the 75564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Diecidue surname appeared 255 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 Diecidue.

We can also compare 2010 data for Diecidue 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 Diecidue

The surname DIECIDUE is of Italian origin, emerging in the late 14th century in the northern regions of the country, particularly in the areas surrounding Milan and Bergamo. It is believed to have derived from the Italian phrase "dieci due," which translates to "ten two" or "twelve." This suggests that the name may have originated as a nickname or a reference to a specific occupation or trade related to counting or numerical systems.

In the 15th century, records show the name DIECIDUE appearing in various municipal documents and ledgers in the city of Bergamo. One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Giovanni DIECIDUE, a merchant and trader who lived in Bergamo between 1420 and 1489. His business dealings involved the import and export of textiles and spices, which were highly lucrative trades during that era.

The DIECIDUE name is also found in several historical manuscripts from the 16th and 17th centuries. One notable example is a chronicle written by a Milanese scholar, Pietro DIECIDUE (1543-1611), which documented the social and cultural life of the city during the Renaissance period.

In the 18th century, the DIECIDUE family established a presence in the nearby city of Cremona, where they were involved in the production and crafting of musical instruments, particularly violins. Antonio DIECIDUE (1712-1784) was a renowned luthier whose violins were highly sought after by musicians across Europe.

As the surname spread throughout Italy, it eventually found its way to other regions, including Tuscany and Calabria. In the 19th century, Giuseppe DIECIDUE (1821-1892), a politician and lawyer from Calabria, gained prominence for his advocacy of social reforms and his efforts to improve the living conditions of the underprivileged.

Another notable figure with the DIECIDUE surname was Marcello DIECIDUE (1879-1952), a renowned architect from Florence who designed several landmark buildings in his hometown, including the Palazzo delle Esposizioni and the Chiesa di Santa Maria Novella.

While the DIECIDUE name has its roots in northern Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who immigrated to other countries over the centuries. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the cultural and linguistic traditions of the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Diecidue

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

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

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