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

DiToro, 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 DiToro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiToro in America

DiToro is the 59470th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiToro surname appeared 340 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 DiToro.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiToro 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 DiToro

The surname DiToro originated in Italy during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Italian phrase "di Toro," meaning "from Toro," which refers to the town of Toro in the province of Campobasso, Molise.

The earliest recorded instances of the DiToro name date back to the 13th century in various documents and records from the region of Molise. One notable example is a land deed from 1274, which mentions a certain "Nicola di Toro" as the owner of a vineyard near the town of Toro.

In the 14th century, the DiToro name appears in the tax records of the Kingdom of Naples, which included the territory of Molise at that time. Several individuals with the surname are listed as landowners or merchants in the towns of Toro and neighboring villages.

During the Renaissance period, the DiToro family gained prominence in the region, with several members holding positions of influence within the local government and clergy. One notable figure was Girolamo DiToro (1450-1521), a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Papal States.

In the 17th century, the DiToro name can be found in various church records and baptismal registers in the towns of Molise. One of the earliest known bearers of the name from this period was Giovanni Battista DiToro (1612-1685), a wealthy landowner and patron of the arts who commissioned several religious works and funded the construction of a chapel in his hometown.

Another notable individual with the DiToro surname was Vincenzo DiToro (1725-1793), a celebrated composer and musician who served as the maestro di cappella (chapel master) at the Basilica of San Pietro in Vinculis in Rome.

In the 19th century, as many Italians emigrated to other parts of the world, the DiToro name began to spread beyond its original homeland. One prominent figure from this era was Antonio DiToro (1847-1912), a successful businessman and philanthropist who emigrated to the United States and became a prominent member of the Italian-American community in New York City.

Throughout its long history, the DiToro surname has been associated with various professions and achievements, from legal scholars and artists to businessmen and community leaders. Its origins can be traced back to the medieval town of Toro in Italy, and it has since become a well-established name carried by families across different parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiToro

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

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

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