2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Digiusto
An Italian surname meaning 'of the righteous' or 'of the just'.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Digiusto. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Digiusto 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Digiusto in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Digiusto, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.4%) and Two or More Races (5.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Digiusto
The surname DIGIUSTO has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Calabria, dating back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian phrase "di giusto" or "de iusto," which means "of the righteous" or "of the just." This name was likely given to individuals who were perceived as upright, moral, or fair in their dealings.
During the 13th and 14th centuries, the use of surnames became more widespread in Italy, and many families adopted names that reflected their personal characteristics, occupations, or places of origin. The earliest recorded instances of the surname DIGIUSTO can be found in historical documents and records from the cities of Naples and Cosenza.
One notable figure bearing the name DIGIUSTO was Antonio DiGiusto, a prominent lawyer and legal scholar who lived in Naples during the 16th century. He authored several influential works on civil law and was highly regarded for his expertise in the field.
In the 18th century, a branch of the DIGIUSTO family settled in the town of Vibo Valentia, in the province of Calabria. One of their descendants, Giovanni DiGiusto (1745-1818), was a respected physician who made significant contributions to the study of infectious diseases.
Another noteworthy individual with the surname DIGIUSTO was Francesco DiGiusto (1892-1972), a celebrated artist from the city of Reggio Calabria. He was known for his vibrant landscape paintings and portraits, many of which are now part of prestigious art collections in Italy and abroad.
As the DIGIUSTO family spread across Italy and beyond, the name underwent slight variations in spelling, such as DiGiusto, De Giuosto, and DeGiusto. However, the core meaning and origin remained consistent.
Throughout history, the surname DIGIUSTO has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including lawyers, physicians, artists, and scholars, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who bear this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Digiusto
Among Census respondents with the surname Digiusto, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.4%) and Two or More Races (5.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Digiusto 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 Digiusto surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.7% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino8.4% · 10
- Two or more races5.0% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Digiusto
Digiusto appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-5 bearers (-4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 15,865 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+18 bearers (+17.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 16,924 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.7%) | Down 15,865 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +18 bearers (+17.8%) | Up 16,924 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 Digiusto 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 | #159,712 | #142,788 | 10.6% |
| Count | 101 | 119 | 17.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 32.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Digiusto bearers went from 101 to 119 (+17.8% change). The surname moved up 16,924 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #142,788.
FAQ
Digiusto surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Digiusto?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Digiusto. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Digiusto?
Digiusto ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 119 people with the surname Digiusto. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Digiusto.
Has Digiusto become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Digiusto went from 101 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 18 (+17.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Digiusto?
Among Census respondents with the surname Digiusto, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.4%) and Two or More Races (5.0%). 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 Digiusto in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.7% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Digiusto appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.7%), Hispanic (8.4%), Two or More Races (5.0%). 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 Digiusto (2000, 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 Digiusto mean?
An Italian surname meaning 'of the righteous' or 'of the just'. 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 Digiusto (0.04 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 surname Digiusto?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.