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

DiRoberto, 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 DiRoberto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiRoberto in America

DiRoberto is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiRoberto surname appeared 137 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 DiRoberto.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiRoberto 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 DiRoberto

The surname DIROBERTO is of Italian origin, traced back to the regions of Campania and Calabria in southern Italy. It is believed to have derived from the old Italian phrase "di roberto," meaning "of Robert" or "son of Robert," suggesting a patronymic lineage.

In the early 13th century, records show the name appearing in various forms, such as "de Roberte," "de Roberto," and "di Ruberto," indicating the fluidity of spelling during that time. The earliest documented instance is found in a 1235 manuscript from the town of Amalfi, which mentions a merchant named Pietro di Roberto.

The DIROBERTO name gained prominence in the 14th century, with several notable individuals appearing in historical documents. One of the earliest was Francesco di Roberto, a renowned architect from Naples who contributed to the construction of the Castel Nuovo in the late 1200s.

During the Renaissance period, the name was associated with the arts and literature. Giulio di Roberto, a poet and scholar born in Salerno in 1482, gained recognition for his poetry collection "Rime Diverse," published in 1523.

In the 17th century, the DIROBERTO family established itself in the city of Cosenza, Calabria. Antonio di Roberto, born in 1623, was a respected lawyer and judge who served in the local court system.

The 19th century saw the emergence of several influential figures bearing the DIROBERTO name. Vincenzo di Roberto, born in 1822 in Naples, was a prominent politician and statesman who played a crucial role in the unification of Italy.

Another notable figure was Marianna di Roberto, a pioneering educator born in Salerno in 1845. She founded one of the first schools for girls in the region, paving the way for women's education in southern Italy.

Throughout history, the DIROBERTO surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, lawyers, and politicians, leaving their mark on Italian society and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiRoberto

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

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

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