Explore the Family Name Di Re
The meaning of Di Re
Italian: literally ‘of or belonging to the king’ (see Re), hence a name denoting a member of a royal entourage, or the son of someone bearing the nickname ‘King’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Guido, Sal, Vittorio, Aldo, Alessandro, Angelo, Carmela, Carmine, Edmondo, Enzo, Gennaro, Libero.
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How common is the last name Di Re in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Di Re saw a slight gain in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,437th most popular surname and by 2010 it had climbed slightly to 42,030. This represents a change of about 0.96%. The number of individuals carrying the surname also increased during this time frame, growing from 481 in 2000 to 517 in 2010, a rise of around 7.48%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,437 | #42,030 | 0.96% |
| Count | 481 | 517 | 7.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Di Re
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Di Re surname. In 2000, the vast majority (95.43%) identified as White, but by 2010 this percentage had reduced slightly to 90.33%, representing a change of -5.34%. The Hispanic population with this surname grew significantly from 1.66% in 2000 to 3.68% in 2010, an increase of 121.69%. Similarly, the Black population with the Di Re surname rose from 1.25% in 2000 to 4.64% in 2010, a substantial increase of 271.2%. The percentages identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years, while those identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.66% to 1.16%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.43% | 90.33% | -5.34% |
| Black | 1.25% | 4.64% | 271.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 3.68% | 121.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.16% | -30.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |