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

DiFiore, 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 DiFiore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiFiore in America

DiFiore is the 17047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiFiore surname appeared 1,666 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname DiFiore.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiFiore 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 DiFiore

The surname DIFIORE originated in Italy during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Italian words "di" meaning "from" and "fiore" meaning "flower." Thus, the name DIFIORE translates to "from the flower" and is thought to have been initially used to refer to someone who lived near or worked with flowers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DIFIORE can be found in the 14th century Florentine tax records, which mention a certain "Filippo di Fiore" residing in the city. Around this time, the name also appeared in various Venetian documents, suggesting its widespread use across different regions of Italy.

During the Renaissance, the name DIFIORE gained further prominence. In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing this surname was Giovanni di Fiore, a renowned Florentine painter and sculptor. Born in 1423, his work adorned many churches and palaces throughout Italy, and he is considered one of the pioneers of the Quattrocento art movement.

Another historical figure of note was Antonio di Fiore, a 16th-century Venetian merchant and explorer. He is believed to have undertaken several voyages to the Far East, bringing back exotic spices and goods that contributed to the flourishing trade in Venice.

In the 17th century, the name DIFIORE appeared in various Neapolitan records, including the birth and baptismal registers of the city's many churches. One such entry from 1632 mentions a "Gennaro di Fiore," whose family hailed from the nearby town of Sorrento.

Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, a prominent bearer of the DIFIORE name was Giuseppe di Fiore, an Italian politician and statesman born in 1860. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was instrumental in several reforms and legislative initiatives during the post-unification period.

Another noteworthy individual was Maria di Fiore, a celebrated opera singer from Naples who performed on stages across Europe in the late 19th century. Born in 1871, her powerful soprano voice and emotive performances earned her critical acclaim and enduring popularity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiFiore

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

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

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