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

Difo, 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 Difo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Difo in America

Difo is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Difo surname appeared 198 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 Difo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Difo 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 Difo

The surname DIFO is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto. The name is thought to be derived from the Latin word "differo," meaning "to differ" or "to be different."

During the Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from nicknames or descriptions of an individual's physical or personality traits. It is possible that the surname DIFO was initially given to someone who was perceived as being different or unique in some way, either in appearance or character.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DIFO can be found in the historical records of the Venetian Republic, dated around 1380. These records mention a merchant named Giovanni DIFO, who was involved in trade between Venice and the Byzantine Empire.

In the 15th century, the name appears in several historical documents from the city of Milan. One notable mention is of a artisan named Bartolomeo DIFO, who was commissioned to create decorative metalwork for the Duomo di Milano, the city's famous cathedral.

As the name spread across Italy, it underwent various spelling variations, such as DiFo, DiFoe, and DiFoe. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preference of individual families.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname DIFO:

1. Antonio DIFO (1520-1588), a celebrated painter from Verona, known for his religious works and portraits.
2. Giacomo DIFO (1680-1745), a renowned architect from Vicenza, who was responsible for designing several churches and palaces in the Veneto region.
3. Lucrezia DIFO (1745-1815), an influential writer and poet from Milan, whose works explored themes of love, nature, and societal issues.
4. Enrico DIFO (1825-1901), a prominent lawyer and politician from Turin, who served as a member of the Italian parliament during the late 19th century.
5. Marcello DIFO (1890-1967), a celebrated sculptor from Venice, whose works were exhibited in major galleries across Europe.

While the surname DIFO may not be as widespread as some other Italian surnames, it has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical fabric of Italy, with its bearers contributing to various fields, including art, architecture, literature, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Difo

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

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

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