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

DiNatale, 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 DiNatale surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiNatale in America

DiNatale is the 18622nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiNatale surname appeared 1,478 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname DiNatale.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiNatale 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 DiNatale

The surname DINATALE is of Italian origin, originating from the southern regions of the country. It is believed to have originated in the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian phrase "di Natale," which translates to "of Christmas" or "relating to Christmas." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname or descriptive name for an individual born or associated with the Christmas holiday.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DINATALE can be found in the historical records of the city of Naples, which dates back to the 15th century. These records mention a family with the surname DINATALE residing in the city during that time period. Additionally, there are references to individuals with the surname DINATALE in various ecclesiastical records and census documents from the 16th and 17th centuries in other parts of southern Italy, such as Campania and Calabria.

The name DINATALE has also been linked to certain place names and locations within Italy. For example, there is a small town called Dinatale in the province of Caserta, located in the Campania region. It is possible that the surname may have originated or been associated with this particular town or surrounding areas.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the surname DINATALE. One prominent figure was Giuseppe DINATALE (1684-1753), an Italian architect and engineer who was involved in the design and construction of various buildings and structures in Naples during the 18th century. Another notable DINATALE was Antonio DINATALE (1759-1834), a Italian painter and fresco artist who was active in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Other individuals with the surname DINATALE include:

1. Francesco DINATALE (1601-1677), an Italian composer and organist from Naples.
2. Maria DINATALE (1819-1890), an Italian feminist and activist from Calabria, who advocated for women's rights and education.
3. Carlo DINATALE (1876-1942), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament in the early 20th century.
4. Vincenzo DINATALE (1900-1980), an Italian sculptor and artist known for his works in bronze and marble.
5. Adriana DINATALE (1941-2018), an Italian actress and television personality who appeared in numerous Italian films and TV shows during the 1960s and 1970s.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiNatale

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

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

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