2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Difebbo
An Italian surname derived from the Latin personal name "Defavius".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Difebbo. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Difebbo surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Difebbo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Difebbo, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Difebbo
The surname DIFEBBO is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the regions of Campania and Sicily during the late medieval period. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "ferrum," meaning iron, with the prefix "di" indicating a connection or association. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been involved in ironworking or resided near an iron foundry.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the DIFEBBO name can be found in the archives of the city of Naples, where a certain Giovanni DIFEBBO is mentioned as a blacksmith in the year 1492. This historical document provides valuable insights into the occupational origins of the surname and its connection to the metalworking trade.
In the 16th century, the DIFEBBO name appears in various records from the town of Palermo, Sicily. Notably, a certain Vincenzo DIFEBBO is listed as a landowner and vineyard proprietor in the year 1567. This indicates that members of the DIFEBBO family had achieved a certain level of wealth and social status by this time.
Throughout the centuries, several individuals with the DIFEBBO surname have left their mark on history. One notable figure was Antonio DIFEBBO, a renowned painter from Naples who lived during the late 17th century (1640-1712). His works adorned many churches and noble residences in the region, showcasing his artistic talent and contributing to the cultural legacy of the city.
Another prominent DIFEBBO was Francesco DIFEBBO (1785-1861), a philosopher and scholar from Palermo. He authored several influential treatises on ethics and metaphysics, earning him recognition among the intellectual circles of his time.
Towards the end of the 19th century, Giuseppe DIFEBBO (1872-1944) made his mark as a pioneering engineer and inventor. Born in Naples, he was instrumental in designing and constructing several innovative bridges and infrastructure projects across Italy.
In more recent times, the DIFEBBO surname has continued to be represented by notable individuals. One such figure is Maria DIFEBBO, a celebrated operatic soprano from Sicily who has performed on numerous prestigious stages around the world.
Throughout its rich history, the DIFEBBO surname has maintained a strong presence in Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Sicily, where its roots can be traced back to the late medieval era. The name's connection to ironworking and metalsmithing has endured through the centuries, contributing to the cultural and historical tapestry of these regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Difebbo
Among Census respondents with the surname Difebbo, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Difebbo bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Difebbo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.7% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Difebbo
Difebbo appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,327 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Up 1,327 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Difebbo surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #151,532 | #150,205 | 0.9% |
| Count | 108 | 109 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Difebbo bearers went from 108 to 109 (+0.9% change). The surname moved up 1,327 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #150,205.
FAQ
Difebbo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Difebbo?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Difebbo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Difebbo?
Difebbo ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Difebbo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Difebbo.
Has Difebbo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Difebbo went from 108 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Difebbo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Difebbo, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Difebbo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.7% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Difebbo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.7%), Hispanic (3.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Difebbo (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Difebbo mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Latin personal name "Defavius". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Difebbo (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Difebbo?
If you just want to know how common the surname Difebbo is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.