2000
#132,259
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ditalia
An Italian locational surname indicating origins from Italy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Ditalia. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ditalia 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Ditalia in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ditalia, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ditalia
The surname DITALIA originates from Italy, where it first emerged during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian phrase "d'Italia," which translates to "of Italy" or "from Italy." This name likely originated as a way to distinguish individuals who had migrated or traveled from different regions within the Italian peninsula.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DITALIA can be found in the historical records of the Republic of Venice, dating back to the 13th century. It is mentioned in a document from 1278, referring to a merchant named Giovanni DITALIA who traded goods between Venice and the port cities of the Mediterranean.
The DITALIA surname is also found in ancient manuscripts from the city of Florence, where it is linked to a prominent family of bankers and merchants during the Renaissance. Notable figures from this lineage include Antonio DITALIA (1412-1489), a renowned financier who played a significant role in the economic affairs of the Florentine Republic.
In the 16th century, the DITALIA name appears in records from the Kingdom of Naples, where a branch of the family settled and gained influence. One notable individual was Giulio DITALIA (1526-1591), a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Neapolitan court.
As the Italian diaspora spread across Europe and beyond, the DITALIA surname traveled with them. In the 17th century, there are records of a French nobleman named Pierre DITALIA (1638-1702), who traced his ancestry back to Italian immigrants who had settled in the region of Provence.
Another notable figure with the DITALIA surname was Vincenzo DITALIA (1783-1859), an Italian composer and musician who lived during the Romantic era. His works, which included operas and chamber music, were highly regarded and performed across the Italian states and beyond.
Throughout its history, the DITALIA surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, from merchants and bankers to artists and scholars. Its enduring presence in historical records attests to the rich cultural heritage and influence of those who bore this name across the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ditalia
Among Census respondents with the surname Ditalia, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Ditalia 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 Ditalia surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.1% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino6.7% · 8
- Two or more races3.4% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ditalia
Ditalia 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
#123,064
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 140
+22 bearers (+18.6%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 9,195 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-21 bearers (-15.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,724 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #132,259 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #123,064 | 140 | 0.05 | +22 bearers (+18.6%) | Up 9,195 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -21 bearers (-15.0%) | Down 19,724 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 Ditalia 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 | #123,064 | #142,788 | -16.0% |
| Count | 140 | 119 | -15.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ditalia bearers went from 140 to 119 (-15.0% change). The surname moved down 19,724 positions in the national ranking, going from #123,064 to #142,788.
FAQ
Ditalia surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ditalia?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Ditalia. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Ditalia?
Ditalia ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Ditalia. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Ditalia.
Has Ditalia become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ditalia went from 140 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 21 (-15.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #123,064 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Ditalia?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ditalia, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (3.4%). 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 Ditalia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.1% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ditalia appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.1%), Hispanic (6.7%), Two or More Races (3.4%). 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 Ditalia (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 Ditalia mean?
An Italian locational surname indicating origins from Italy. 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 Ditalia (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 many people share the surname Ditalia?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.