Explore the Family Name Apollonio
The meaning of Apollonio
Italian: from the personal name Apollonio (see Apolonio).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Apollonio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Apollonio saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped by approximately 3.48%, moving from the 96,033rd position to the 99,378th. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname Apollonio increased by 3.41% during the same period, rising from 176 to 182. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 14.29%, signaling a slightly diminished prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,033 | #99,378 | -3.48% |
| Count | 176 | 182 | 3.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Apollonio
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Apollonio identify as White. In 2000, this figure was at 97.16% and it remained high in 2010, albeit with a small decrease to 92.31%. The survey data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remain unchanged at 0% for both years. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Hispanic representation in 2010. While no individuals identified as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, the Hispanic community made up 4.40% of those with the Apollonio surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 92.31% | -4.99% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |