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

Dijamco, 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 Dijamco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dijamco in America

Dijamco is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dijamco surname appeared 138 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 Dijamco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dijamco 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 Dijamco

The surname DIJAMCO has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the region of Catalonia in northeastern Spain, where it first emerged in the late 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Catalan phrase "d'ija'm co," which loosely translates to "from the valley of the crows." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have hailed from a particular valley or region known for its abundance of crows.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DIJAMCO surname can be found in a series of municipal records from the city of Barcelona, dating back to the year 1297. These records mention a certain Guillem DIJAMCO, who was a local landowner and merchant. Further historical references to the name appear in various medieval charters and documents from the surrounding Catalan counties, indicating that the DIJAMCO family had established a notable presence in the region by the 14th century.

During the 15th century, the DIJAMCO surname began to spread beyond the borders of Catalonia, as members of the family ventured into other parts of the Iberian Peninsula and even across the Mediterranean Sea. In 1492, a certain Pedro DIJAMCO was listed among the crew members of Christopher Columbus' first voyage to the Americas, suggesting that the name had already gained some renown by that time.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals bearing the DIJAMCO surname have left their mark on history. In the late 16th century, Juan DIJAMCO (1547-1615) was a renowned Spanish architect and engineer who oversaw the construction of several significant buildings and fortifications in Seville and other Andalusian cities. Another prominent figure was Maria DIJAMCO (1621-1689), a Catalan scholar and theologian who wrote extensively on the subject of religious philosophy during the Spanish Golden Age.

In the 19th century, the DIJAMCO name gained further prominence with the birth of Enrique DIJAMCO (1832-1901), a Spanish explorer and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in the Amazon rainforest. His contemporary, Catalina DIJAMCO (1841-1912), was a celebrated operatic soprano who performed in many of the leading opera houses across Europe during her illustrious career.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the legacy of Antonio DIJAMCO (1878-1956), a renowned Spanish painter and sculptor who was instrumental in shaping the Modernist movement in Catalan art. His works can be found in numerous museums and galleries around the world, cementing his place in the annals of art history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dijamco

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

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

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