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

DiGennaro, 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 DiGennaro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiGennaro in America

DiGennaro is the 23472nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiGennaro surname appeared 1,083 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 DiGennaro.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiGennaro 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 DiGennaro

The surname DiGennaro is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the regions of Campania, Puglia, and Basilicata in southern Italy. The name is derived from the Italian words "di" meaning "from" and "Gennaro," which is a masculine given name derived from the Latin "Ianuarius," meaning "of January."

In the Middle Ages, it was common for people to adopt surnames based on their place of origin, occupation, or personal characteristics. The surname DiGennaro likely originated as a descriptive name, referring to someone born or associated with the feast day of San Gennaro, a Catholic martyr celebrated on September 19th in Naples.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DiGennaro can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of historical documents from the city of Bari, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "de Gennaro" and "di Gennaro," reflecting the fluidity of surname spellings in those times.

Nicola DiGennaro (c. 1510-1590) was a notable figure from the Renaissance period, known for his work as a humanist scholar and poet in Naples. His writings provide insights into the cultural and literary circles of the time.

In the 17th century, Francesco DiGennaro (1642-1718) was a prominent architect and engineer from Naples, responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Palazzo Reale di Capodimonte.

During the 18th century, Vincenzo DiGennaro (1730-1808) was a renowned lawyer and jurist from Bari, known for his contributions to the legal system and his involvement in the Napoleonic reforms in the Kingdom of Naples.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe DiGennaro (1848-1921) was a prominent figure in the Italian Risorgimento, the movement for the unification of Italy. He participated in the Expedition of the Thousand led by Giuseppe Garibaldi and later served as a member of the Italian Parliament.

Another notable individual was Maria DiGennaro (1883-1962), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in southern Italy. She founded several schools and worked tirelessly to promote education and empowerment for women in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiGennaro

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

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

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