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

DiTullio, 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 DiTullio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiTullio in America

DiTullio is the 20949th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiTullio surname appeared 1,257 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 DiTullio.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiTullio 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 DiTullio

The surname DiTullio originates from Italy, specifically from the regions of Campania and Puglia in the south. It is believed to have emerged during the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Latin word "tullium," which referred to a type of spring or well. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived near a notable spring or well.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DiTullio name appears in a manuscript from the town of Amalfi, dated to the year 1327. This document mentions a certain "Petrus de Tullio," suggesting that the name was already in use by that time. Another early reference can be found in a land registry from the city of Bari, dated 1412, which lists a "Giovanni di Tullio" as a property owner.

In the 16th century, the name DiTullio can be found in various records from the Kingdom of Naples, which encompassed much of southern Italy at the time. One notable individual from this period was Girolamo DiTullio (1510-1588), a renowned scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Naples.

As the centuries passed, the DiTullio name spread to other regions of Italy and beyond. In the 18th century, a certain Antonio DiTullio (1732-1801) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the Abruzzo region. Meanwhile, in the 19th century, Giovanni DiTullio (1845-1923) was a celebrated painter and art teacher from the city of Naples.

Another notable figure in history was Alessandro DiTullio (1890-1976), an Italian-American engineer and inventor who played a significant role in the development of early television technology. He was born in Abruzzi, Italy, but emigrated to the United States in the early 20th century.

Throughout its long history, the DiTullio surname has been associated with various professions and achievements, from academia and the arts to business and technology. While the name may have originated from a humble reference to a natural spring, it has since become a part of the rich tapestry of Italian heritage and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiTullio

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

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

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