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

DiPaola, 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 DiPaola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiPaola in America

DiPaola is the 15564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiPaola surname appeared 1,879 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 DiPaola.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiPaola 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 DiPaola

The surname DIPAOLA originates from Italy and is believed to have its roots in the regions of Campania and Calabria, dating back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the Italian phrase "di Paola," which translates to "from Paola," referring to the town of Paola located in the province of Cosenza, Calabria.

Historical records indicate that the name DIPAOLA first appeared in the Calabrian town of Paola, where it was associated with families residing in the area. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the Libro del Podestà di Paola, a municipal registry from the late 16th century, which lists several individuals with the surname DIPAOLA.

The town of Paola itself traces its origins back to ancient Greek settlements, and the name is believed to have been derived from the Latin word "Paulania," referring to a Roman settlement in the area. This connection suggests that the surname DIPAOLA may have evolved from the place name, reflecting the migration patterns of families from the town.

Among notable individuals bearing the surname DIPAOLA throughout history are Vincenzo DIPAOLA (1601-1671), a renowned painter and fresco artist from Paola, whose works adorned churches and palaces across Calabria and Naples. Another notable figure was Domenico DIPAOLA (1772-1845), a philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Naples and authored several influential works on ethics and metaphysics.

In the 19th century, the DIPAOLA surname gained recognition with the birth of Francesco DIPAOLA (1829-1898), a renowned lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a crucial role in the unification of Italy. His son, Giuseppe DIPAOLA (1867-1942), followed in his footsteps and became a prominent judge and legal scholar, contributing significantly to the development of Italian civil law.

Furthermore, the DIPAOLA surname has been associated with several religious figures, such as Maria Caterina DIPAOLA (1852-1924), a Franciscan nun known for her charitable works and devotion to the poor. She was beatified by the Catholic Church in 1997.

While the surname DIPAOLA is most commonly found in the regions of Campania and Calabria, it has also spread to other parts of Italy and beyond due to migration patterns over the centuries. However, its roots and historical significance remain firmly tied to the town of Paola and the surrounding areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiPaola

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

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

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