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

DiFilippo, 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 DiFilippo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiFilippo in America

DiFilippo is the 23852nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiFilippo surname appeared 1,059 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 DiFilippo.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiFilippo 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 DiFilippo

The surname DiFilippo has its origins in Italy, originating as a patronymic name derived from the given name Filippo, the Italian variation of the Latin name Philippus. The name Philippus itself is derived from the Greek word "philos," meaning "friend" or "lover," and "hippos," meaning "horse."

DiFilippo is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, particularly in the regions of southern Italy, such as Calabria, Campania, and Sicily. It is thought to have initially been spelled as "Filippelli" or "Filippone" before evolving into its modern form.

In historical records, the earliest known mention of the name DiFilippo can be traced back to a document from the 13th century in the city of Naples. This document refers to a "Filippo di Napoli," suggesting the presence of the surname in the region during that time period.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname DiFilippo was Giacomo DiFilippo, a renowned painter from the 15th century who was born in Messina, Sicily. His works, primarily religious frescoes and altarpieces, can still be found in churches throughout southern Italy.

Another notable figure with the surname DiFilippo was Pietro DiFilippo, a 16th-century scholar and philosopher from Reggio Calabria. His writings on logic and metaphysics were widely studied throughout Europe during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, a branch of the DiFilippo family settled in the town of Palermo, Sicily, where they became influential landowners and patrons of the arts. One member of this branch, Giuseppe DiFilippo (1620-1689), was a prominent architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the city.

During the 18th century, the DiFilippo surname gained prominence in the Kingdom of Naples, where several members of the family held positions of power and influence. One such individual was Antonio DiFilippo (1710-1782), a high-ranking military officer who served under the Bourbon kings of Naples.

As the centuries progressed, the surname DiFilippo spread throughout Italy and eventually to other parts of the world, carried by emigrants seeking new opportunities. Today, the name can be found among Italian communities across Europe, the Americas, and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiFilippo

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

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

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