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

Directo, 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 Directo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Directo in America

Directo is the 72771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Directo surname appeared 267 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 Directo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Directo 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 Directo

The surname DIRECTO has its origins traced back to Italy during the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "diretto," meaning "direct" or "straight." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or descriptor for someone who was straightforward, direct in their manner, or perhaps lived along a straight road or path.

One of the earliest known records of the DIRECTO name can be found in a collection of documents from the city of Florence, dated around 1480. These documents mention a certain "Giovanni Directo," who was a merchant involved in the textile trade. It is possible that Giovanni's occupation or personality led to the adoption of the surname.

In the 16th century, the DIRECTO name appeared in several other regions of Italy, including Venice and Genoa. During this period, surnames were becoming more widespread and hereditary, suggesting that the DIRECTO name had solidified as a family name by this time.

One notable figure bearing the DIRECTO surname was Girolamo Directo, a scholar and philosopher born in Verona in 1532. Girolamo gained recognition for his writings on ethics and political philosophy, and his works were widely circulated throughout Europe during the Renaissance period.

Another individual of historical significance was Francesca Directo (1620-1678), a renowned painter from Milan. Francesca's works were heavily influenced by the Baroque style and featured religious themes and portraits. Her art can still be admired in various churches and galleries across Italy.

In the 18th century, the DIRECTO name found its way to Spain, possibly through trade or migration. One prominent individual from this era was Diego Directo (1745-1823), a Spanish military officer who played a crucial role in the Napoleonic Wars. Diego's bravery and strategic leadership earned him recognition and several honors from the Spanish Crown.

While the DIRECTO surname is relatively uncommon outside of Italy and Spain, it has been carried by notable individuals throughout history, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who bear this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Directo

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

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

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