Explore the Family Name Del Priore
The meaning of Del Priore
Italian: literally ‘of or belonging to the prior’ (see Priore), hence a name denoting someone in the service of a prior, the son of a prior, or the son of someone dubbed ‘The Prior’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carmine, Rocco, Domenic, Franco, Salvatore, Vincenzo, Vito.
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How common is the last name Del Priore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Del Priore" has seen a slight increase in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked at 35,721 and by 2010 it climbed to 34,916, showing a growth rate of 2.25%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose during this decade, from 595 in 2000 to 646 in 2010, which means a growth of 8.57%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.22 over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,721 | #34,916 | 2.25% |
| Count | 595 | 646 | 8.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Del Priore
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Del Priore", according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the Del Priore surname identified as White, with a minimal increase from 95.97% in 2000 to 96.13% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, though this saw a decrease from 1.85% in 2000 to 1.55% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as two or more races also dropped by 28.48%, from 1.51% in 2000 to 1.08% in 2010. Interestingly, the data shows a new emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander identity among individuals with the Del Priore surname in 2010, not previously recorded in 2000. There were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.97% | 96.13% | 0.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 1.55% | -16.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 1.08% | -28.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |