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

Ditore, 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 Ditore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ditore in America

Ditore is the 74826th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ditore surname appeared 258 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 Ditore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ditore 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 Ditore

The surname Ditore has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Sicily. It can be traced back to the late 15th century, during the Renaissance period. The name Ditore is believed to be derived from the Italian word "ditto," meaning "said" or "uttered." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been individuals known for their eloquence or proficiency in public speaking.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ditore can be found in the 16th-century Sicilian census records, where several families with this surname were documented. During this time, Sicily was under Spanish rule, and the influence of the Spanish language on Italian dialects was significant. It is possible that the name Ditore was initially spelled differently, such as "Dittore" or "Dictore," reflecting the Spanish influence on the pronunciation and spelling of Italian words.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the name Ditore was Giovanni Ditore, a prominent lawyer and legal scholar from Palermo, Sicily. Born in 1612, Giovanni Ditore authored several influential treatises on Sicilian law and served as a legal advisor to the Spanish viceroy of Sicily.

Another historical figure of note was Pietro Ditore, a Sicilian painter who lived during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Pietro Ditore's works can be found in various churches and private collections throughout Sicily, showcasing his skill in religious and allegorical themes.

During the 19th century, the Ditore surname gained recognition beyond Sicily's borders. In 1856, Antonio Ditore, a native of Catania, Sicily, immigrated to the United States and settled in New York City. Antonio Ditore became a successful businessman and was instrumental in establishing one of the first Italian-American communities in Manhattan.

Another notable individual with the surname Ditore was Maria Ditore, a Sicilian novelist and playwright born in 1875. Her works, which often explored themes of social injustice and women's rights, gained critical acclaim and influenced the literary landscape of her time.

It is worth mentioning that variations of the surname Ditore can be found in other regions of Italy, such as Ditore, Dittore, and Dittori. However, these variations are considered distinct from the Sicilian Ditore lineage and may have different origins and histories.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ditore

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

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

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