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

DiFabio, 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 DiFabio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiFabio in America

DiFabio is the 28525th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiFabio surname appeared 836 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 DiFabio.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiFabio 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 DiFabio

The surname DiFabio originates from Italy and has its roots in the Latin language. It is believed to have originated in the region of Lazio, particularly in the city of Rome and its surrounding areas, during the medieval period.

The name DiFabio is a patronymic surname, derived from the given name Fabio, which was a popular Roman name derived from the Latin word "faba," meaning "bean." This name was often given to children who were born during the bean-sowing season or whose families were involved in the cultivation of beans.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DiFabio can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Romano," a collection of medieval documents from the city of Rome, dating back to the 12th century. In these documents, various individuals with the surname DiFabio were mentioned in connection with land transactions and legal proceedings.

During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals bore the surname DiFabio. One such figure was Girolamo DiFabio (1480-1557), a renowned Italian humanist and scholar who served as a tutor to the children of prominent Roman families.

Another noteworthy bearer of the DiFabio name was Francesco DiFabio (1551-1619), a celebrated architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Rome, including the Church of Sant'Agnese in Agone and the Palazzo Pamphilj.

In the 18th century, the DiFabio family produced a prominent figure in the form of Antonio DiFabio (1718-1793), a renowned lawyer and jurist who served as a judge in the Roman Curia, the administrative body of the Catholic Church.

The name DiFabio has also been associated with several place names in Italy, such as the town of Fabio in the province of Viterbo, which may have contributed to the formation of the surname in that region.

Throughout history, the surname DiFabio has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, clergy members, and professionals. While the name may not be as widespread as some other Italian surnames, it holds a rich heritage and a connection to the cultural and historical fabric of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiFabio

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

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

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