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

DiFlorio, 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 DiFlorio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiFlorio in America

DiFlorio is the 69392nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiFlorio surname appeared 283 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 DiFlorio.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiFlorio 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 DiFlorio

The surname "DIFLORIO" is of Italian origin, originating in the southern regions of the country, particularly in the areas around Naples and Campania. Its roots can be traced back to the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century.

One theory suggests that the name is derived from the Latin phrase "de flore," meaning "of the flower." This could indicate that the earliest bearers of the surname may have been associated with horticulture or lived near a significant flower garden or area known for its floral beauty. Another possibility is that the name is derived from the Italian word "fiore," also meaning "flower," and may have been a descriptive name referring to an individual's physical appearance or personality traits.

Historical records show that the name appeared in various forms throughout the centuries, with variations such as "Di Florio," "De Florio," and "Diflorio." One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 15th-century manuscript from the city of Naples, where a certain "Giovanni Di Florio" is mentioned as a merchant.

In the 16th century, the name is associated with a prominent family from the town of Sorrento, near Naples. Antonio Di Florio (1515-1589) was a respected lawyer and jurist who served as a magistrate in the Kingdom of Naples. His son, Giacomo Di Florio (1550-1620), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned legal scholar and author.

Another notable figure was Girolamo Di Florio (1670-1743), a Neapolitan painter known for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches throughout southern Italy. His nephew, Giuseppe Di Florio (1701-1779), was a celebrated architect who designed several notable buildings in Naples, including the Church of Santa Maria della Pietà.

In the 19th century, the name gained prominence with Giovanni Di Florio (1820-1897), a successful businessman and entrepreneur who founded one of the largest shipping companies in Italy. His company played a vital role in the transportation of goods between Italy and the Americas, contributing to the economic growth of Naples and the surrounding regions.

As the surname spread beyond its original homeland, it found its way to other parts of Italy and eventually to various countries around the world, carried by immigrants seeking new opportunities. Today, the name DIFLORIO can be found among individuals of Italian descent in numerous countries, including the United States, Canada, Argentina, and Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiFlorio

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

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

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