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

DiLosa, 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 DiLosa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiLosa in America

DiLosa is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiLosa surname appeared 112 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 DiLosa.

The history of the last name DiLosa

The surname DILOSA has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Sicily and Calabria. It is believed to have emerged during the 13th century, when surnames became more widely adopted across Europe.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name is Marco DILOSA, a nobleman from Catania, Sicily, who lived in the late 14th century. His name appears in several historical records of the time, including a land deed dated 1387.

The name DILOSA is thought to derive from the Latin phrase "de illosa", which translates to "from the wooded area". This suggests that the name's earliest bearers may have resided in or near a forested region.

In the 15th century, a branch of the DILOSA family settled in the town of Reggio Calabria, located in the southern tip of the Italian peninsula. Records from this period show a Giovanna DILOSA, born in 1456, who married into a prominent local family.

During the Renaissance period, the DILOSA name gained some prominence in the arts. Notably, Tommaso DILOSA (1520-1591) was a renowned painter from Palermo, Sicily, known for his religious works and portraits of the nobility.

As the DILOSA family spread throughout Italy, various spelling variations emerged, such as DI LOSA, DILOZA, and DELOSA. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal errors in historical documents.

In the 18th century, a Pietro DILOSA (1712-1789) from Naples achieved recognition as a scholar and philosopher. His treatises on ethics and metaphysics were widely read across Europe during the Age of Enlightenment.

Another notable figure bearing the DILOSA surname was Antonio DILOSA (1842-1918), a politician and lawyer from Palermo, Sicily. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was a vocal advocate for workers' rights and social reforms.

While the DILOSA name has remained relatively uncommon outside of Italy, it has endured as a distinct surname with deep roots in the country's history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiLosa

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

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 DiLosa 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.

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

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