Explore the Family Name Addeo
The meaning of Addeo
Italian (Naples and Sicily): from a short form of the personal name Donadeo, meaning ‘dedicated to God’, or perhaps a nickname for someone who habitually used this as a valedictory expression. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Carmine, Nicola, Rocco, Sal, Santo.
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How common is the last name Addeo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Addeo has grown in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 39,756th most popular surname and this rank improved to 34,110 in 2010, marking a 14.2% increase. The count of individuals with the surname also rose by 28.08%, from 520 to 666. This growth is reflected in the proportion per 100k, which increased from 0.19 to 0.23, indicating a 21.05% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,756 | #34,110 | 14.2% |
| Count | 520 | 666 | 28.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.23 | 21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Addeo
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most people with the surname Addeo identify as White, although this percentage slightly declined from 95.96% in 2000 to 93.99% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic experienced an increase of 28.44%, from 3.27% in 2000 to 4.20% in 2010. The data also shows a new appearance of Black ethnicity at 0.75% in 2010, which was not present in 2000. However, there were no changes in the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.96% | 93.99% | -2.05% |
| Hispanic | 3.27% | 4.2% | 28.44% |
| Black | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |