Explore the Family Name Di Maio
The meaning of Di Maio
Italian: variant of Di Maggio. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Sal, Vito, Aldino, Carlo, Domenico, Enzo, Salvatore, Aldo, Carmela, Carmelina, Dante, Emanuele.
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How common is the last name Di Maio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Di Maio has seen a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 16,147th most popular surname but dropped to 16,437th position in 2010, indicating a decline of 1.8%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 1646 to 1750 within the same period, marking a growth rate of approximately 6.32%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 3.28%, from 0.61 to 0.59.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,147 | #16,437 | -1.8% |
| Count | 1,646 | 1,750 | 6.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.59 | -3.28% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Di Maio
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname Di Maio, the Decennial U.S. Census reports some changes over the decade. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.02% in 2000 to 94.40% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw a significant increase of 78.24%, moving from 1.70% to 3.03%. There was also a small rise in those identifying with two or more ethnicities, up 41.18% to 1.20%. For the first time in 2010, a fraction of Di Maios identified as Black and Asian/Pacific Islander, both at 0.69%. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.02% | 94.4% | -2.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 3.03% | 78.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.2% | 41.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |