2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dimilia
Derived from the Italian words "di" and "milia," meaning "from the thousands" or "from the barracks."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Dimilia. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dimilia surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Dimilia in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dimilia, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dimilia
The surname DIMILIA is of Italian origin, specifically from the southern region of Calabria. It is believed to have originated in the 16th or 17th century, derived from the Italian words "di milia," which translates to "of the thousand" or "from the thousand." This could potentially be a reference to a location or a specific historical event.
One theory suggests that the name may have originated from a place name, such as a town or village with the word "milia" in its name. However, there are no definitive records or manuscripts that confirm this connection. Another possibility is that the name was bestowed upon an individual or family who had some significant role or association with a group or event involving a thousand people or objects.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname DIMILIA can be traced back to the late 17th century in various church records and official documents from the Calabrian region. Some variations in spelling, such as DiMilia and Di Milia, were also present during this time period.
Notable individuals throughout history who have carried the surname DIMILIA include:
1. Girolamo DIMILIA (1715-1792), a prominent Italian painter known for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches in Calabria.
2. Antonio DIMILIA (1843-1919), an Italian philosopher and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of ethics and moral philosophy.
3. Maria DIMILIA (1879-1964), an Italian opera singer acclaimed for her performances in various opera houses across Europe in the early 20th century.
4. Vincenzo DIMILIA (1901-1983), an Italian-American businessman and philanthropist who founded one of the largest construction companies in New York City in the mid-20th century.
5. Giuseppe DIMILIA (1928-2001), an Italian-Canadian writer and poet known for his works exploring themes of immigration, identity, and cultural heritage.
While the exact origins and meanings behind the surname DIMILIA remain somewhat obscure, it is undoubtedly rooted in the rich cultural and historical tapestry of southern Italy, particularly the region of Calabria.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dimilia
Among Census respondents with the surname Dimilia, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Dimilia bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Dimilia surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.3% · 105
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dimilia
Dimilia appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+5 bearers (+5.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,441 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+3 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,564 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+5.0%) | Down 4,441 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.8%) | Up 3,564 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Dimilia surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #150,205 | 2.3% |
| Count | 106 | 109 | 2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dimilia bearers went from 106 to 109 (+2.8% change). The surname moved up 3,564 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #150,205.
FAQ
Dimilia surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dimilia?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Dimilia. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Dimilia?
Dimilia ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Dimilia. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Dimilia.
Has Dimilia become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dimilia went from 106 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 3 (+2.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Dimilia?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dimilia, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Dimilia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.3% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dimilia appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.3%), Two or More Races (2.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Dimilia (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Dimilia mean?
Derived from the Italian words "di" and "milia," meaning "from the thousands" or "from the barracks." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Dimilia (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Dimilia?
You can see how many people are called Dimilia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.