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

DiNallo, 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 DiNallo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiNallo in America

DiNallo is the 63698th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiNallo surname appeared 313 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 DiNallo.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiNallo 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 DiNallo

The surname DINALLO originated in Italy, specifically in the southern region of Campania. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "dinallo," meaning "from the hillock." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with families residing on or near a small hill or elevated area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DINALLO can be traced back to the 15th century in the town of Avellino, located in the province of Campania. Historical documents from that period mention individuals bearing this surname, indicating its presence in the region during the Renaissance era.

In the 16th century, the name DINALLO appeared in various municipal records and archives across Campania, including the towns of Salerno and Benevento. This suggests that the surname had spread and become more widespread within the region during that time.

Notably, in the 17th century, a prominent figure named Giovanni Battista DINALLO (1590-1654) was a renowned painter and architect from Naples. His works, primarily focused on religious themes, can still be found in several churches and buildings throughout southern Italy.

Another individual of historical significance was Antonio DINALLO (1728-1805), a respected lawyer and jurist from the town of Ariano Irpino in the province of Avellino. He served as a magistrate and played a crucial role in shaping the legal system in the Kingdom of Naples during the late 18th century.

During the 19th century, the surname DINALLO gained further recognition with the birth of Giuseppe DINALLO (1828-1902), a celebrated composer and conductor from Naples. His compositions, particularly operas and orchestral works, were widely performed and acclaimed throughout Italy and Europe.

Towards the end of the 19th century, the name DINALLO appeared in records related to Italian immigration to the United States. Families bearing this surname settled in various cities, contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of Italian-American communities.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as DINALLI or DINALLO, may have existed throughout history due to regional dialects or transcription errors. However, the core meaning and origin of the surname remained consistent, tracing back to its roots in the Campania region of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiNallo

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

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

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