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

DiFolco, 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 DiFolco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiFolco in America

DiFolco is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiFolco surname appeared 137 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 DiFolco.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiFolco 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 DiFolco

The surname DIFOLCO has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin phrase "de folco," which translates to "of the falcons." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who worked with falcons or lived in areas where these birds were prevalent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DIFOLCO can be found in a document from the city of Naples, dated 1276. This document mentions a landowner named Giacomo DIFOLCO, who owned property in the vicinity of the city. The surname was also present in other parts of southern Italy during this time period, with variations in spelling, such as DIFALCO and DEFALCO.

In the 14th century, the name DIFOLCO appeared in records from the region of Calabria, where a family of that name was known for their involvement in the local silk trade. A notable figure from this era was Giovanni DIFOLCO, a wealthy merchant who lived in the city of Cosenza between 1325 and 1390.

As the centuries passed, the DIFOLCO name spread to other regions of Italy, with some individuals making their mark in various fields. One such individual was Luca DIFOLCO, a renowned artist from Tuscany who lived from 1452 to 1521. His works can still be found in several churches and museums throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, a branch of the DIFOLCO family settled in the city of Venice, where they became involved in the shipping and maritime industries. One member of this family, Antonio DIFOLCO (1720-1795), was a respected shipbuilder who designed and constructed several vessels for the Venetian navy.

Another notable figure with the DIFOLCO surname was Francesca DIFOLCO (1824-1891), a celebrated opera singer from Naples. She performed in many of the great opera houses of Europe and was particularly renowned for her interpretations of roles in works by composers such as Verdi and Puccini.

Over the centuries, the DIFOLCO name has been present across various regions of Italy, with individuals contributing to various aspects of society, from art and culture to commerce and industry. Despite its widespread presence, the name has maintained its connection to its Italian roots and the rich history associated with it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiFolco

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

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

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