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

D'Orio, 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 D'Orio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of D'Orio in America

D'Orio is the 42511th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The D'Orio surname appeared 510 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 D'Orio.

We can also compare 2010 data for D'Orio 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 D'Orio

The surname DORIO is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Calabria, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin name "Durius," which was a Roman family name. This name is believed to have been derived from the Latin word "durus," meaning "hard" or "enduring."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DORIO can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of documents from the 11th and 12th centuries related to the city of Bari in Puglia. This collection includes references to individuals with the surname DORIO, indicating that the name was present in Southern Italy during this time period.

In the 13th century, there are records of the DORIO family in the town of Melfi, in the province of Potenza, Basilicata. A notable member of this family was Riccardo Dorio, a nobleman and military leader who fought alongside King Charles I of Anjou during the Sicilian Vespers rebellion in 1282.

The surname DORIO is also associated with the town of Oriolo, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria. It is possible that the name may have originated from this place name, with the "D" being a common Italian prefix added to many surnames derived from place names.

During the Renaissance period, there are records of several notable individuals with the surname DORIO. One such individual was Girolamo Dorio (1455-1525), an Italian humanist and philosopher from Campania. Another was Giovanbattista Dorio (1505-1572), a renowned architect and military engineer from Naples who worked on several important fortifications and structures in Southern Italy.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname DORIO was Gian Domenico Dorio (1619-1679), an Italian painter and engraver from Naples who was known for his religious works and portraits. Additionally, there was Tommaso Dorio (1633-1705), a Neapolitan historian and author who wrote extensively about the history and culture of Southern Italy.

As the surname DORIO spread throughout Italy and beyond, it continued to be associated with various notable individuals over the centuries. However, it is important to note that this information is based on historical records and research, and may not encompass all instances or variations of the name throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name D'Orio

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname D'Orio.

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 D'Orio 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 D'Orio 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 D'Orio was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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