2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dinielli
A surname derived from the Italian word "dinello", meaning a small coin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Dinielli. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dinielli 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Dinielli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dinielli, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.7%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dinielli
The surname DINIELLI is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the regions of Tuscany and Umbria during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian words "di" and "nielli," which together referred to the art of engraving or inlaying metals with a black substance called niello.
In the 14th century, records from the city of Siena mention a family of skilled artisans bearing the surname DINIELLI, who were renowned for their intricate metalwork and niello designs. This craft was highly valued in Renaissance Italy, and the DINIELLI family's expertise earned them a respected reputation among the nobility and clergy.
One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in a commission ledger from the Duomo di Siena, where a Giovanni DINIELLI is credited with crafting ornate candlesticks for the cathedral in 1372. This record provides a glimpse into the family's artistic legacy and their significant contribution to the cultural heritage of the region.
As the years passed, the DINIELLI surname spread beyond Tuscany, with various branches establishing themselves in neighboring regions like Umbria and Lazio. Historical archives from the 15th century mention a Niccolò DINIELLI, a skilled metalsmith from Perugia, who was commissioned to create intricate altar pieces for several churches in the city.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the DINIELLI name was Girolamo DINIELLI, a renowned goldsmith from Rome. Born in 1505, Girolamo's exquisite creations were highly sought after by the papal court and wealthy patrons. His masterpieces can still be admired in various museums and private collections throughout Italy.
Another prominent individual was Lucrezia DINIELLI, born in 1621 in Florence. She was a celebrated painter during the Baroque period, known for her captivating portraits and religious works. Lucrezia's paintings adorned the walls of numerous churches and palaces, earning her widespread acclaim among her contemporaries.
In the 18th century, the DINIELLI surname found its way to the literary world through the works of Antonio DINIELLI, a poet and playwright from Siena. Born in 1732, Antonio's poetic compositions and theatrical plays were celebrated for their wit and cultural commentary, reflecting the intellectual spirit of the Enlightenment era.
Throughout its rich history, the surname DINIELLI has been carried by numerous individuals who have left an indelible mark on the arts, crafts, and cultural landscape of Italy. From skilled artisans and metalworkers to painters, poets, and playwrights, the DINIELLI name has been synonymous with creativity, artistic excellence, and a deep appreciation for the finer things in life.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dinielli
Among Census respondents with the surname Dinielli, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.7%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Dinielli 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 Dinielli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.3% · 91
- Hispanic or Latino9.7% · 10
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dinielli
Dinielli appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-5 bearers (-4.6%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 2,650 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.6%) | Down 2,650 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 Dinielli 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 | #151,532 | #154,182 | -1.7% |
| Count | 108 | 103 | -4.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dinielli bearers went from 108 to 103 (-4.6% change). The surname moved down 2,650 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #154,182.
FAQ
Dinielli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dinielli?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Dinielli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Dinielli?
Dinielli ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 103 people with the surname Dinielli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Dinielli.
Has Dinielli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dinielli went from 108 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #151,532 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Dinielli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dinielli, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.7%) and Black (1.0%). 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 Dinielli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.3% (91 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dinielli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.3%), Hispanic (9.7%), Black (1.0%). 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 Dinielli (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 Dinielli mean?
A surname derived from the Italian word "dinello", meaning a small coin. 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 Dinielli (0.03 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 have the surname Dinielli?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.