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

Dilone, 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 Dilone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dilone in America

Dilone is the 24961st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dilone surname appeared 996 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 Dilone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dilone 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 Dilone

The surname DILONE is believed to have originated in Northern Italy during the late 13th century. It is thought to have derived from the Italian word "dilone," meaning "lover" or "admirer." The name was likely given as a nickname to someone who was known for their admiration or affection towards others.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DILONE surname can be found in a document from the city of Verona in 1287, which mentions a certain "Giovanni Dilone." This suggests that the name was already in use and established in the region by the late medieval period.

In the 14th century, the DILONE name appears to have spread to other parts of Northern Italy, particularly in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto. Records from the city of Milan in the 1360s reference a "Matteo Dilone" who was a merchant and landholder.

By the 15th century, the DILONE surname had gained some prominence in Italy. A notable figure bearing this name was Giacomo Dilone (1425-1498), a renowned scholar and philosopher from the city of Padua. His writings on ethics and moral philosophy were widely circulated throughout Europe during the Renaissance period.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the DILONE name continued to be found in various Italian records and documents, particularly in the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany. One notable individual from this era was Pietro Dilone (1567-1641), a prominent architect who designed several churches and palaces in the city of Florence.

Another significant figure bearing the DILONE surname was Lorenzo Dilone (1718-1789), a celebrated painter from the city of Bologna. His works, primarily depicting religious and mythological scenes, can be found in numerous galleries and museums throughout Italy.

As the centuries progressed, the DILONE name likely spread beyond the borders of Italy, with individuals bearing this surname emigrating to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. However, the name's roots and origins can be traced back to Northern Italy, where it first emerged as a distinctive surname during the medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dilone

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

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

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