2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Digiore
Italian surname indicating someone from the Di Giore region or family.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Digiore. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Digiore surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Digiore in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Digiore, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Digiore
The surname DIGIORE has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern region of Campania. The name is believed to have originated during the Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century.
One theory suggests that DIGIORE is derived from the Latin phrase "dies gloriae," which translates to "day of glory." This could indicate that the name was initially given to someone who achieved a significant victory or accomplished a remarkable feat on a particular day.
Another possibility is that DIGIORE is a variation of the Italian word "giorno," meaning "day." This could suggest that the name was initially associated with someone who worked during the day or was born during a specific time of day.
In the early 14th century, there are records of a noble family with the surname DIGIORE residing in the city of Naples. This family is mentioned in several historical documents, including the chronicles of the Kingdom of Naples.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname DIGIORE was Giulio DIGIORE, a merchant and trader who lived in Naples during the late 15th century. He was known for his successful business ventures and involvement in the city's thriving trade with other Mediterranean regions.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Vittoria DIGIORE gained recognition as a poet and writer in Naples. Her works were widely acclaimed and influenced the literary scene of the time.
During the 17th century, a family of architects with the surname DIGIORE left a lasting impact on the architecture of Naples. They were responsible for designing and constructing several churches and palaces, including the Church of San Giuseppe delle Monache and the Palazzo Caracciolo di Brienza.
In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Antonio DIGIORE played a significant role in the Italian unification movement. He was a patriot and activist who fought for the unification of Italy under the leadership of Giuseppe Garibaldi.
Another individual of note was Raffaele DIGIORE, a renowned sculptor who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works, which included statues and monuments, can be found in various cities across Italy, particularly in Naples and Rome.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Digiore
Among Census respondents with the surname Digiore, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Digiore bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Digiore surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.0% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Digiore
Digiore appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-6 bearers (-5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 1,913 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -6 bearers (-5.7%) | Down 1,913 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Digiore surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #155,682 | -1.2% |
| Count | 106 | 100 | -5.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Digiore bearers went from 106 to 100 (-5.7% change). The surname moved down 1,913 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #155,682.
FAQ
Digiore surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Digiore?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Digiore. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Digiore?
Digiore ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 100 people with the surname Digiore. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Digiore.
Has Digiore become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Digiore went from 106 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #153,769 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Digiore?
Among Census respondents with the surname Digiore, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Black (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Digiore in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.0% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Digiore appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.0%), Hispanic (2.0%), Black (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Digiore (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Digiore mean?
Italian surname indicating someone from the Di Giore region or family. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Digiore (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Digiore?
You can see how many people have the last name Digiore on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.