Explore the Family Name Di Lorenzo
The meaning of Di Lorenzo
Italian: patronymic from the personal name Lorenzo, from Latin Laurentius (see Lawrence). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Mario, Sal, Rocco, Salvatore, Mauro, Pasquale, Aldo, Antimo, Antonino, Antonio, Carlo, Carmine, Emilio, Gaspar, Germano, Orlando, Roberto.
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How common is the last name Di Lorenzo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Di Lorenzo has seen a slight shift in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 9,265th in popularity among all surnames, but by 2010 it dropped slightly to rank 9,701st, marking a change of -4.71%. The number of individuals with this surname, however, saw a small increase from 3,236 in 2000 to 3,344 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 3.34%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a minor decrease from 1.2 in 2000 to 1.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,265 | #9,701 | -4.71% |
| Count | 3,236 | 3,344 | 3.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.2 | 1.13 | -5.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Di Lorenzo
In terms of ethnic identity, the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data shows a few changes. The majority of individuals with the surname Di Lorenzo identify as White, yet this percentage saw a slight decline from 95.55% in 2000 to 93.93% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population within this surname saw a significant increase of 56.73%, rising from 2.75% in 2000 to 4.31% in 2010. There was a moderate increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, moving from 0.65% to 0.84%. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races decreased slightly from 0.80% in 2000 to 0.75% in 2010. The categories of Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native held steady, with no individuals with the Di Lorenzo surname identifying as such in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.55% | 93.93% | -1.7% |
| Hispanic | 2.75% | 4.31% | 56.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 0.84% | 29.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 0.75% | -6.25% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |