Explore the Family Name Di Maria
The meaning of Di Maria
Italian: variant of De Maria. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Sal, Mario, Rosario, Angelo, Antonino, Liborio, Marcello, Pasquale, Antonio, Calogero, Camillo, Carlo, Cesario, Domiano.
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How common is the last name Di Maria in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Di Maria has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 15,509th in total count, with 1,733 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 19,004th, with only 1,434 people carrying the Di Maria surname, reflecting a decline of approximately 17.25%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 23.44%, from 0.64 in 2000 to 0.49 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,509 | #19,004 | -22.54% |
| Count | 1,733 | 1,434 | -17.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.49 | -23.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Di Maria
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there have been some changes for the Di Maria surname from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with the Di Maria surname identified as White, although this proportion decreased slightly from 96.77% in 2000 to 94.14% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, from 1.79% in 2000 to 3.63% in 2010. A small fraction of Di Marias identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, and this category saw considerable growth during the decade, increasing by 93.10%. Those who identified as two or more races fell slightly by 4.55%. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 94.14% | -2.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 3.63% | 102.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.05% | -4.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.29% | 0.56% | 93.1% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |