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

DiPirro, 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 DiPirro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiPirro in America

DiPirro is the 62714th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiPirro surname appeared 319 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 DiPirro.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiPirro 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 DiPirro

The surname DiPirro originates from Italy, specifically the regions of Campania and Basilicata, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Italian words "di" meaning "from" and "Pirro," a personal name rooted in the Greek name "Pyrrhus." The name is believed to have its roots in the medieval town of Pirro, located in the province of Cosenza, Calabria.

Historical records show that the name DiPirro first appeared in the town of Potenza, Basilicata, in the late 1500s. In the 17th century, it was documented in the nearby town of Avigliano, where a branch of the family settled. Some of the earliest recorded spellings include "Di Pirro," "DePirro," and "DePirri."

During the 18th century, the DiPirro name gained prominence in the region of Campania, particularly in the city of Naples. A notable figure from this era was Giuseppe DiPirro (1722-1798), a renowned sculptor and architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in Naples.

In the 19th century, the surname spread to other parts of Italy, including Sicily and the northern regions. One notable individual was Antonio DiPirro (1844-1912), a composer and music teacher from Palermo, Sicily, who authored several operas and instrumental works.

Another noteworthy figure was Vincenzo DiPirro (1879-1953), a lawyer and politician from Bari, Puglia, who served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the early 20th century.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many Italians bearing the surname DiPirro emigrated to the United States, particularly to cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Boston. One notable American with this surname was Joseph DiPirro (1901-1985), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Philadelphia, who founded the DiPirro Foundation to support educational and cultural initiatives.

Another prominent figure was Gina DiPirro (1924-2012), an acclaimed artist and sculptor from New York City, known for her abstract works and public installations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiPirro

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

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

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