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

DiNoto, 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 DiNoto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiNoto in America

DiNoto is the 45253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiNoto surname appeared 473 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 DiNoto.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiNoto 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 DiNoto

The surname DINOTO is believed to have originated in Italy, with records suggesting it first appeared in the late 14th century. The name likely derives from the Italian word "dinoto," which means "well-known" or "renowned." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who had achieved a certain level of fame or recognition within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DINOTO surname can be found in a document from the city of Naples, dated 1387. This document mentions a person named Giacomo DINOTO, who was a merchant involved in the trade of luxury goods between Italy and the Mediterranean region.

Another early reference to the DINOTO name comes from a historical record in the city of Genoa, where a family by the name of DINOTO is mentioned as having played a role in the city's maritime activities during the 15th century. The record specifically mentions a Giovanni DINOTO, who was a skilled navigator and ship captain.

In the 16th century, the name DINOTO appears in several records from the Papal States, particularly in the city of Rome. One notable individual was Giulio DINOTO (1520-1592), a renowned architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Rome during the Renaissance period.

Another prominent figure with the DINOTO surname was Antonio DINOTO (1670-1738), a Sicilian painter and art historian who was known for his works depicting religious scenes and portraits of the nobility. His paintings can be found in various churches and museums throughout Sicily and Italy.

During the 18th century, the DINOTO name was associated with the city of Florence, where a family of that name owned several vineyards and played a role in the city's wine-making industry. One member of this family, Lorenzo DINOTO (1725-1798), was a respected wine merchant whose products were highly sought after by the Florentine nobility.

The DINOTO surname has also been recorded in other regions of Italy, such as Calabria and Puglia, suggesting that the name may have spread to different parts of the country over time. However, the name appears to have remained most prevalent in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in Naples and Sicily.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiNoto

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

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

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