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

DiMaria, 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 DiMaria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiMaria in America

DiMaria is the 19004th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiMaria surname appeared 1,434 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 DiMaria.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiMaria 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 DiMaria

The surname DIMARIA has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the late medieval period around the 14th-15th centuries. It is believed to have originated from the Italian regions of Campania and Lazio, where the name may have derived from the Italian phrase "di Maria," meaning "of Mary." This could suggest a connection to veneration of the Virgin Mary or association with a specific location dedicated to her.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DIMARIA can be found in the historical records of Naples, where a family bearing this name held notable positions in the city's governance during the 15th century. These records mention individuals such as Giacomo DIMARIA, a prominent merchant and magistrate who lived between 1420 and 1487.

In the 16th century, the DIMARIA name appears in various documents from the Papal States, particularly in the area around Rome. One notable figure was Giovanni DIMARIA, a Catholic priest and scholar who authored several theological texts between 1510 and 1578.

The surname DIMARIA also has a presence in the artistic realm, with a renowned painter from the Baroque period bearing this name. Francesco DIMARIA, born in Naples in 1623 and died in 1703, was renowned for his religious paintings and frescoes adorning churches throughout Italy.

During the 18th century, the DIMARIA name gained prominence in the literary world with the poet and playwright Antonio DIMARIA, who lived from 1720 to 1792 and hailed from the town of Bari in southern Italy. His works often explored themes of love and nature, and he was celebrated for his mastery of the Italian language.

In the 19th century, the DIMARIA surname can be found in various historical records from the regions of Calabria and Sicily. One notable figure was Giuseppe DIMARIA, a revolutionary leader who participated in the Risorgimento movement for Italian unification, born in Reggio Calabria in 1818 and died in 1892.

These examples highlight the rich history and diverse backgrounds associated with the surname DIMARIA, reflecting its deep-rooted Italian origins and the various contributions made by individuals bearing this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiMaria

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

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

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