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

DiVizio, 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 DiVizio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DiVizio in America

DiVizio is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DiVizio surname appeared 109 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 DiVizio.

We can also compare 2010 data for DiVizio 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 DiVizio

The surname Divizio originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "divitiae," meaning wealth or riches. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was affluent or lived in an area known for its prosperity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Divizio can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of historical documents from the Campania region of Italy dating back to the 9th century. In these records, a nobleman named Guido Divizio is mentioned as a landowner in the town of Salerno during the 11th century.

During the Renaissance period, the Divizio family appears to have been prominent in the city of Florence. In the 15th century, a famous Florentine artist and architect named Giuliano Divizio (1410-1492) was commissioned to design several notable buildings, including the Church of San Lorenzo and the Palazzo Strozzi.

In the 16th century, a scholar and humanist named Pietro Divizio (1490-1557) gained recognition for his translations of ancient Greek texts and his contributions to the study of classical literature. He served as a tutor to several prominent families in Rome and was highly regarded in intellectual circles.

Another notable figure with the surname Divizio was Girolamo Divizio (1576-1630), a Jesuit priest and theologian from Naples. He wrote extensively on religious subjects and was considered an authority on moral philosophy during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, a composer named Domenico Divizio (1720-1793) gained fame for his operas and sacred music. He worked in various Italian cities, including Naples and Rome, and his works were performed throughout Europe.

While the surname Divizio is not among the most common in Italy today, it has a rich historical legacy that can be traced back to the medieval and Renaissance periods. The name's association with wealth and prosperity, as well as its connections to notable figures in the arts, academia, and religious spheres, contribute to its enduring significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DiVizio

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

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

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