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

DiMento, 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 DiMento surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiMento in America

DiMento is the 80678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiMento surname appeared 235 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 DiMento.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiMento 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 DiMento

The surname Dimento has its origins in Italy, with its earliest known records dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "dimenticato," which means "forgotten" or "overlooked." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who was considered insignificant or overlooked by society.

The name Dimento can be traced back to the region of Tuscany, particularly in the areas around Florence and Siena. During the Renaissance period, the name appears in several historical documents and records, indicating that individuals bearing this surname were present in these culturally rich and influential cities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dimento can be found in the Florentine Codex, a 16th-century ethnographic work written by the Franciscan friar Bernardino de Sahagún. This document mentions a certain Girolamo Dimento, who was a merchant operating in the city of Florence during the late 15th century.

In the 17th century, the Dimento surname was also found in the town of Montalcino, located in the province of Siena. Here, records show a family of vintners with the surname Dimento, who were involved in the production of the renowned Brunello di Montalcino wine.

One notable figure bearing the Dimento surname was Giulio Dimento, a Florentine artist and sculptor who lived from 1560 to 1631. His works can be found adorning several churches and palaces in and around Florence, showcasing his skill in marble and stone carving.

Another prominent individual was Caterina Dimento (1672-1737), a renowned Italian opera singer who performed in various courts and theaters across Europe during the Baroque period. Her exceptional vocal abilities and stage presence earned her widespread acclaim and recognition.

In the 19th century, the Dimento surname gained further recognition with the birth of Antonio Dimento (1826-1891), an Italian politician and statesman who served as a member of the Italian parliament and played a significant role in the unification of Italy.

Throughout its history, the surname Dimento has maintained a presence in various regions of Italy, although it is considered a relatively uncommon name in modern times. Despite its origins suggesting a sense of being overlooked or forgotten, individuals bearing this surname have left their mark across various fields, from art and music to politics and winemaking.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiMento

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

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

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