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

DiMarco, 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 DiMarco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiMarco in America

DiMarco is the 7763rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiMarco surname appeared 4,275 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname DiMarco.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiMarco 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 DiMarco

The surname DiMarco originated in Italy, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is a locational surname derived from the Italian place name Marco, which is thought to have been derived from the ancient Roman personal name Marcus. The prefix "di" signifies "from" or "of," indicating that the name referred to someone from the town or region of Marco.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DiMarco can be found in the historical documents of the Republic of Venice, dating back to the 13th century. The name appeared in various forms, such as de Marco, di Marco, and Dimarco, reflecting the fluid nature of surname spellings during that time period.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Giulio DiMarco was a renowned merchant and diplomat in the city of Florence. His name is mentioned in several trade records and diplomatic correspondences from that era.

During the Renaissance period, the DiMarco family played a significant role in the arts and culture of Italy. Francesco DiMarco, born in 1460 in Venice, was a celebrated painter and fresco artist whose works adorned numerous churches and palaces throughout the region.

In the 17th century, the name gained prominence in the realm of literature with the poet and playwright Carlo DiMarco (1598-1678). His collection of sonnets and dramatic works were widely acclaimed and influenced the literary landscape of the time.

Another notable figure bearing the surname DiMarco was Vincenzo DiMarco (1734-1810), a renowned architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing several landmark buildings and infrastructure projects in his native city of Naples.

Throughout the centuries, the DiMarco surname has been associated with various notable individuals across various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts. While the name has evolved and spread to different parts of the world due to migration, its Italian roots and rich historical legacy remain an integral part of its identity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiMarco

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

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

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