Explore the Family Name Aquilino
The meaning of Aquilino
Italian: 1. from the personal name Aquilino, from Latin Aquilinus, from the Roman surname Aquilius, which appears to be from Latin aquila ‘eagle’ but is actually probably of Etruscan origin. 2. nickname from aquilino ‘eagle-like’, presumably with reference to keen eyesight or arrogant bearing. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carmine, Donato, Rocco, Amato, Antonio, Matteo, Romeo, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Aquilino in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Aquilino saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 24,306 in terms of popularity and had 966 bearers, representing a proportion of 0.36 per 100,000 people. By 2010, although the count of individuals bearing the Aquilino surname increased to 997, its rank dropped slightly to 24,934 and the proportion per 100,000 decreased by 5.56% to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,306 | #24,934 | -2.58% |
| Count | 966 | 997 | 3.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.34 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aquilino
Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that over the decade from 2000 to 2010, there were changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Aquilino. The majority of bearers identified as White, comprising 94.41% in 2000 and 93.88% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, rising by 72.04% to 1.60% and 28.93% to 3.61%, respectively. However, the percentage of bearers identifying with two or more races declined by 56.99% to 0.80%. No bearers identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.41% | 93.88% | -0.56% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 3.61% | 28.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.93% | 1.6% | 72.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 0.8% | -56.99% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |