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

DiLiberto, 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 DiLiberto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiLiberto in America

DiLiberto is the 22421st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiLiberto surname appeared 1,148 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 DiLiberto.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiLiberto 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 DiLiberto

The surname DilibertoDiliberto is of Italian origin, specifically from the island of Sicily. It is believed to have originated in the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Italian words "di" meaning "from" and "liberto" meaning "freed person" or "freedman". This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was once a slave or servant and later gained their freedom.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name DilibertoDiliberto can be found in the Sicilian census records from the late 13th century. These records document a family with the surname residing in the city of Palermo. It is likely that the name was initially concentrated in this region before spreading to other parts of Sicily and eventually mainland Italy.

In the 15th century, a notable individual named Giovanni DilibertoDiliberto (1420-1497) was a prominent merchant and banker in the city of Messina, Sicily. His successful business dealings and wealth allowed him to become an influential figure in the local community.

During the Renaissance period, the name DilibertoDiliberto appeared in various historical documents and records from different parts of Italy. One example is Tommaso DilibertoDiliberto (1470-1542), a renowned painter from Naples who was commissioned to create several frescoes in churches and palaces throughout the region.

Another famous bearer of the name was Pietro DilibertoDiliberto (1590-1656), a Sicilian philosopher and scholar who made significant contributions to the field of metaphysics. His works were widely studied and discussed in academic circles during the 17th century.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe DilibertoDiliberto (1818-1896) was a prominent Italian politician and journalist from Palermo. He was actively involved in the Italian unification movement and played a role in the events leading up to the formation of the modern Italian state.

Over time, the DilibertoDiliberto surname has spread beyond its Sicilian origins and can now be found in various parts of Italy, as well as among Italian communities around the world. While the name may have evolved slightly in spelling or pronunciation in different regions, its roots can be traced back to the island of Sicily and the Italian word "liberto".

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiLiberto

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

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

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