The name Dantonio is of Italian origin, derived from the given name Dante. It means 'enduring' or 'persevering.' The name gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century, particularly among Italian-American families.
"The name Dantonio experienced peaks in popularity with 15 births in 1979 and 10 births in 1990, but has since seen a steady decline, with the most recent years showing only 6 to 7 births each."