Explore the Family Name Di Benedetto
The meaning of Di Benedetto
Italian: patronymic from the personal name Benedetto, from Latin Benedictus (see Benedict). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Vito, Antonio, Gino, Guido, Nunzio, Pietro, Aldo, Carmine, Domenico, Emidio.
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How common is the last name Di Benedetto in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Di Benedetto gained popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 7068th in 2000 and moved up to 6930th in 2010, indicating a 1.95% increase in ranking. The count of people with this surname also increased over the decade from 4363 to 4838, marking a growth of 10.89%. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly rose by 1.23% from 1.62 to 1.64.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,068 | #6,930 | 1.95% |
| Count | 4,363 | 4,838 | 10.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.62 | 1.64 | 1.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Di Benedetto
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there were changes in the ethnic identity of people named Di Benedetto. In 2000, 96.42% identified as White, which decreased to 94.85% in 2010. Over the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander surged by 176.19%, from 0.21% to 0.58%. There was also an increase in the percentage of people with this surname who identified as Hispanic, rising from 2.09% in 2000 to 3.20% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native declined within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.42% | 94.85% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 3.2% | 53.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 0.97% | 21.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.21% | 0.58% | 176.19% |
| Black | 0.34% | 0.29% | -14.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.14% | 0.1% | -28.57% |