2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dipardo
An Italian surname derived from the phrase "di Pardo", meaning "of the Pardo" or "from Pardo".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Dipardo. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dipardo 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Dipardo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dipardo, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.5%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dipardo
The surname DIPARDO originated in Italy, likely in the southern regions such as Campania or Calabria, during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Italian words "di" meaning "of" or "from," and "pardo," referring to a brownish-gray color. This could indicate that the name may have been given to someone with grayish hair or complexion, or perhaps someone who lived in an area known for its brown or gray-colored soil or landscape.
The earliest known record of the DIPARDO name dates back to the 15th century, where it appears in a document from the town of Salerno, located in the Campania region of southern Italy. It is also possible that the name may have originated from a specific place name or location, as was common during that time period.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Antonio DIPARDO (1520-1595) was a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in Naples. His writings and rulings were influential in shaping the legal system of the Kingdom of Naples during the Spanish rule.
Another historical figure bearing the DIPARDO name was Giulio DIPARDO (1675-1744), a Neapolitan painter known for his religious artworks and frescoes adorning several churches in the region. His works were highly regarded during the Baroque period and can still be admired in various churches and galleries today.
In the 19th century, Giuseppe DIPARDO (1815-1892) was a prominent Italian politician and statesman who served as a member of the Parliament of the Kingdom of Italy. He was actively involved in the Italian unification movement and played a significant role in the political landscape of the newly formed nation.
The DIPARDO name also has roots in the region of Calabria, where a notable family of landowners and merchants bore this surname. One such figure was Francesco DIPARDO (1785-1860), a wealthy businessman and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the local community and established several charitable institutions.
Throughout history, the DIPARDO surname has been documented in various parts of southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Calabria. While the name may have originated from a specific location or descriptive characteristic, it has since been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including legal scholars, artists, politicians, and prominent members of society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dipardo
Among Census respondents with the surname Dipardo, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.5%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Dipardo 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 Dipardo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.2% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino9.5% · 11
- Two or more races3.4% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dipardo
Dipardo 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
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+7 bearers (+6.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,424 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.4%) | Up 5,424 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 Dipardo 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 | #150,452 | #145,028 | 3.6% |
| Count | 109 | 116 | 6.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dipardo bearers went from 109 to 116 (+6.4% change). The surname moved up 5,424 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #145,028.
FAQ
Dipardo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dipardo?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Dipardo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Dipardo?
Dipardo ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 116 people with the surname Dipardo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Dipardo.
Has Dipardo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dipardo went from 109 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 7 (+6.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Dipardo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dipardo, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.5%) and Two or More Races (3.4%). 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 Dipardo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.2% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dipardo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.2%), Hispanic (9.5%), Two or More Races (3.4%). 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 Dipardo (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 Dipardo mean?
An Italian surname derived from the phrase "di Pardo", meaning "of the Pardo" or "from Pardo". 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 Dipardo (0.04 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 common is the surname Dipardo?
If you just want to know how many people are called Dipardo, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.