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

DiMella, 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 DiMella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiMella in America

DiMella is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiMella surname appeared 122 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 DiMella.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiMella 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 DiMella

The surname DIMELLA originated in Italy, with the earliest records indicating its presence in the southern region of Campania dating back to the 15th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Latin word "de mella," which means "from the honey." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have been associated with beekeeping or honey production.

DIMELLA is a variant spelling of the Italian surname DiMella, which has similar roots. The name can be traced to various historical records, including tax rolls and parish registers from towns such as Caserta and Naples. It is noteworthy that in the 16th century, a certain Giovanni DiMella was mentioned in a court document from the city of Salerno, indicating the presence of this surname in the region during that time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DIMELLA can be found in the baptismal records of the town of Caserta, where a child named Antonio DIMELLA was born in 1572. This suggests that the family had already established itself in the area by the late 16th century.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname DIMELLA. For instance, Girolamo DIMELLA (1620-1687) was a renowned philosopher and theologian from Naples, who wrote extensively on the subjects of metaphysics and natural theology. Another noteworthy figure was Vincenzo DIMELLA (1755-1831), a celebrated painter from Caserta, known for his intricate frescoes adorning various churches and palaces in the region.

In the realm of literature, the name DIMELLA is associated with the Italian writer and poet, Tommaso DIMELLA (1825-1895), who hailed from the town of Avellino. His works, which often explored themes of love and nature, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

Moving into the 20th century, Giuseppe DIMELLA (1901-1982) was a prominent politician from Naples, who served as a member of the Italian Parliament for several terms and played a significant role in shaping the post-war political landscape of the country.

While these examples provide a glimpse into the historical significance of the surname DIMELLA, it is important to note that the name has likely been carried by numerous individuals throughout the centuries, each contributing to the rich tapestry of Italian history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiMella

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

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

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