Explore the Family Name Di Novo
The meaning of Di Novo
Italian: patronymic from a personal name from n(u)ovo ‘new’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Carlo, Santo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Di Novo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Di Novo has seen a rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 41,320th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 39,887th position, an increase of 3.47%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 497 to 550 over the same period, an increase of 10.66%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a rise, from 0.18 to 0.19, indicating a 5.56% growth in its popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,320 | #39,887 | 3.47% |
| Count | 497 | 550 | 10.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.19 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Di Novo
The Di Novo surname's ethnic identity has also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of those with the surname identified as White, although there was a small decrease of 2.72% in this group from 97.38% to 94.73%. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period. However, the surname did appear among Hispanic and Black populations for the first time in 2010, with 2.18% and 1.09% respectively. Lastly, there was a slight decrease of 9.93% in the number of individuals identifying as Two or more races over these ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.38% | 94.73% | -2.72% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.18% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.27% | -9.93% |
| Black | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |