Explore the Family Name Argenio
The meaning of Argenio
Italian (mainly Campania): from the personal name Argenio. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Franca.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Argenio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Argenio saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Argenio was ranked as the 83,965th most common surname, but fell to the 92,719th position in 2010, marking a decline of approximately 10.43%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 208 in 2000 to 198 in 2010, a reduction of around 4.81%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Argenio per 100,000 decreased by 12.5% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #92,719 | -10.43% |
| Count | 208 | 198 | -4.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Argenio
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Argenio has experienced some changes over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all (97.6%) Argenios identified as White, but this percentage decreased to 93.94% by 2010. During this period, there was no record of Argenios identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a slight increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 0% in 2000 to 3.03% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Argenios identifying with two or more races remained at 0% throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 93.94% | -3.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.03% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |