2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Diramio
An Italian surname derived from a place name or nickname.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Diramio. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Diramio 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Diramio in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Diramio, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Diramio
The surname DIRAMIO is believed to have originated in Italy during the late medieval period, likely in the region of Tuscany or Umbria. It is thought to be derived from the Italian phrase "di ramo," which translates to "of the branch" or "of the twig," suggesting a connection to agriculture or perhaps the occupation of a woodsman or forester.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DIRAMIO can be found in a collection of municipal records from the town of Perugia, dating back to the 14th century. These documents mention a certain Guido DIRAMIO, who appears to have been a landowner or farmer in the area.
In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the surname DIRAMIO was Francesco DIRAMIO (1430-1498), a skilled artist and fresco painter who contributed to the decoration of several churches and noble residences in the city of Florence.
During the Renaissance era, the DIRAMIO name gained prominence in the field of literature. Giovanni DIRAMIO (1510-1582) was a renowned poet and scholar whose works were widely circulated across Italy and parts of Europe.
In the 17th century, the DIRAMIO family produced a notable military leader in the form of Gian Battista DIRAMIO (1625-1695). He served as a captain in the Papal Army and played a role in the defense of Rome during the tumultuous years of the Thirty Years' War.
Another prominent individual with the DIRAMIO surname was Elisabetta DIRAMIO (1750-1820), a pioneering botanist and naturalist who contributed significantly to the cataloging and study of plant species native to the Italian peninsula.
While the DIRAMIO name appears to have originated in central Italy, over the centuries it has spread to other regions of the country, as well as to other parts of Europe and the Americas through immigration. However, its historical roots and earliest documented examples can be traced back to the medieval and Renaissance periods in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Diramio
Among Census respondents with the surname Diramio, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Diramio 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 Diramio surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.7% · 117
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Diramio
Diramio appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
+10 bearers (+8.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 334 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-2 bearers (-1.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,860 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+8.8%) | Up 334 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.6%) | Down 4,860 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 Diramio 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 | #136,449 | #141,309 | -3.6% |
| Count | 123 | 121 | -1.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Diramio bearers went from 123 to 121 (-1.6% change). The surname moved down 4,860 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #141,309.
FAQ
Diramio surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Diramio?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Diramio. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Diramio?
Diramio ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Diramio. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Diramio.
Has Diramio become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Diramio went from 123 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Diramio?
Among Census respondents with the surname Diramio, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%). 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 Diramio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.7% (117 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Diramio appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.7%), Hispanic (3.3%). 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 Diramio (2000, 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 Diramio mean?
An Italian surname derived from a place name or nickname. 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 Diramio (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 Diramio?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Diramio on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.