Explore the Family Name Algeo
How common is the last name Algeo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Algeo saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Algeo was ranked 45,403rd in terms of frequency and decreased to 51,176th by 2010, a drop of approximately 12.72%. The total number of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 444 in 2000 to 407 in 2010, a decline of about 8.33%. The proportion of Algeos per 100,000 people similarly decreased by 12.5% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,403 | #51,176 | -12.72% |
| Count | 444 | 407 | -8.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Algeo
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Algeo surname. In 2000, nearly all individuals with this surname identified as White, at 95.95%, which slightly decreased to 95.33% by 2010. The percentage of people identifying as having two or more ethnic identities rose significantly from 1.13% to 2.46%. It's noteworthy that there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small representation of Hispanics in 2000, but that dropped off entirely by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.95% | 95.33% | -0.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 2.46% | 117.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |