Explore the Family Name Aurelio
The meaning of Aurelio
Italian and Spanish: from the personal name Aurelio, from Latin Aurelius, a name of pre-Roman origin, borne by a plebeian family at ancient Rome and by Saint Aurelius of Carthage, a 5th-century Christian saint. As a surname of Spanish origin it is most common in the Philippines and Mexico, whereas as a surname of Italian origin it is also found in southern France. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Marco, Ciriaco, Domenic, Emidio, Ernesto, Gino, Romeo, Santo. Spanish Jose, Aida, Alicia, Carmelito, Cirilo, Froilan, Hilario, Julio, Luis, Mamerto. French Pierre, Reynald.
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How common is the last name Aurelio in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Aurelio has seen a rise in use over the decade between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Aurelio was ranked as the 25,169th most common surname with 924 instances. By 2010, its rank had increased to 23,371, marking a 7.14% change. The count of individuals bearing this surname also saw an increase of 17.86%, going up to 1,089. The proportion per 100k people also rose by 8.82%, reaching 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,169 | #23,371 | 7.14% |
| Count | 924 | 1,089 | 17.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.37 | 8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aurelio
On the Ethnicity front, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the ethnic identity associated with the Aurelio surname has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The number of people of Asian/Pacific Islander descent with the Aurelio surname rose by 17.20%, accounting for 31.96% of all Aurelios in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also saw a slight increase. The percentage of White individuals with this surname decreased by 12.49%, while the Hispanic representation increased by 31.63%. There were no reported American Indian and Alaskan Natives with this surname in either year. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of Black individuals with the Aurelio surname in 2010, where none had been reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.55% | 51.24% | -12.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 27.27% | 31.96% | 17.2% |
| Hispanic | 9.42% | 12.4% | 31.63% |
| Two or More Races | 3.25% | 3.4% | 4.62% |
| Black | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |