2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dischino
A surname meaning "from Dichio", a place name of uncertain origin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Dischino. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dischino 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Dischino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dischino, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.9%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dischino
The surname Dischino is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period in the northern regions of the country. The name is believed to have evolved from the Latin word "discus," meaning a flat, round object or plate, possibly indicating an ancestral connection to the occupation of plate-making or pottery.
Early records of the Dischino name can be found in various municipal archives from the 13th century onwards, particularly in the cities of Milan and Bergamo. One of the earliest documented references comes from a 1276 census record in Bergamo, which lists a family headed by a "Gianno Dischino."
During the Renaissance era, the Dischino name gained prominence in the arts and literature. Notably, Girolamo Dischino (1490-1565), a renowned painter and frescoist from Verona, left his mark on several churches and noble residences across northern Italy with his masterful works.
As the centuries passed, the Dischino family branched out and spread across different regions of Italy. In the 18th century, a notable figure was Antonio Dischino (1718-1792), a skilled architect from Turin who contributed to the design of several baroque-style palaces and public buildings in his hometown.
The name also found its way into the world of music with the celebrated composer and violinist Giovanni Dischino (1821-1898), who hailed from Naples. His compositions, including operas and chamber works, were widely performed across Europe during the Romantic era.
Another notable bearer of the Dischino name was Francesca Dischino (1867-1943), a pioneering educator from Rome who advocated for women's rights and established one of the first girls' schools in the city, paving the way for greater access to education for young women.
While the Dischino surname may not be as common today, its rich history can be traced back to its medieval Italian roots, spanning various fields and leaving a lasting impact on the cultural tapestry of the nation.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dischino
Among Census respondents with the surname Dischino, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.9%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Dischino 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 Dischino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.2% · 102
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dischino
Dischino 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
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+8 bearers (+7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,151 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-4 bearers (-3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,944 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.8%) | Down 1,151 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.6%) | Down 2,944 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 Dischino 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 | #149,395 | #152,339 | -2.0% |
| Count | 110 | 106 | -3.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dischino bearers went from 110 to 106 (-3.6% change). The surname moved down 2,944 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #152,339.
FAQ
Dischino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dischino?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Dischino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Dischino?
Dischino ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Dischino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Dischino.
Has Dischino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dischino went from 110 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #149,395 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Dischino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dischino, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.9%) and Black (0.9%). 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 Dischino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.2% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dischino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.2%), Two or More Races (1.9%), Black (0.9%). 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 Dischino (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 Dischino mean?
A surname meaning "from Dichio", a place name of uncertain origin. 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 Dischino (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 Dischino?
See how many people have the last name Dischino on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.