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

Diones, 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 Diones surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Diones in America

Diones is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Diones surname appeared 149 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 Diones.

We can also compare 2010 data for Diones 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 Diones

The surname Diones has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Calabria, where it first appeared during the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "dios," meaning "divine" or "heavenly," suggesting a possible connection to religious or celestial themes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the Archivio di Stato di Catanzaro, dated 1578, which mentions a certain Girolamo Diones, a local landowner from the town of Crotone. This document provides valuable insight into the early presence of the surname in the region.

In the 17th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Antonio Diones (1625-1698), a renowned scholar and philosopher from the city of Reggio Calabria. His writings on metaphysics and natural philosophy were widely acclaimed, and he is considered one of the most influential thinkers of his time.

Another notable figure was Luca Diones (1712-1785), a skilled architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in the Calabrian cities of Catanzaro and Cosenza. His work left a lasting impact on the region's architectural heritage.

Moving into the 19th century, the Diones family produced several prominent figures in the field of medicine. Dr. Vincenzo Diones (1823-1895) was a pioneering physician who made significant contributions to the study of infectious diseases, particularly malaria, which was a major health concern in southern Italy at the time.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning Emilio Diones (1880-1952), a celebrated poet and writer from the town of Tropea. His poetic works, which often explored themes of nature and the human condition, earned him widespread recognition and acclaim throughout Italy.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the surname Diones throughout history, highlighting its enduring presence and the diverse achievements of those who bear this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Diones

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

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

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