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

DiMarzio, 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 DiMarzio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiMarzio in America

DiMarzio is the 30630th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiMarzio surname appeared 761 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 DiMarzio.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiMarzio 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 DiMarzio

The surname DiMarzio has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Campania and Calabria. It is believed to have emerged sometime around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian phrase "di Marzo," which translates to "of March," indicating a potential connection to individuals born or associated with the month of March.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DiMarzio can be found in the Archivio di Stato di Napoli, a historical archive in Naples, where a document from the late 15th century mentions a certain Gian Battista DiMarzio, a merchant from the town of Salerno.

In the 16th century, the DiMarzio name appeared in various ecclesiastical records, such as baptismal registers and marriage certificates, in the regions of Campania and Calabria. One notable example is that of Fra Vincenzo DiMarzio, a Franciscan friar born in Cosenza, Calabria, in 1524, who was known for his charitable works and devotion to the poor.

The name DiMarzio gained further prominence in the 17th century, with several members of the family holding positions of influence. One such individual was Girolamo DiMarzio, born in Naples in 1612, who served as a magistrate and legal advisor to the Spanish viceroy of Naples during the Spanish rule over the Kingdom of Naples.

In the 19th century, the DiMarzio surname was associated with several notable figures. Giuseppe DiMarzio, born in Bari in 1818, was a renowned painter and sculptor whose works adorned numerous churches and public buildings in southern Italy. Another notable bearer of the name was Vincenzo DiMarzio, born in Campobasso in 1842, who was a prominent lawyer and politician, serving as a member of the Italian parliament during the post-unification period.

As the DiMarzio family spread across Italy and beyond, the surname underwent various spelling variations, such as DiMarzio, Di Marzo, and Dimarzio. However, the core meaning and derivation from the Italian phrase "di Marzo" remained consistent.

It is worth noting that while the surname DiMarzio has a rich history in Italy, particularly in the southern regions, it has also gained recognition internationally, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields, including the arts, sciences, and business.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiMarzio

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

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

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