Explore the Family Name Basilio
The meaning of Basilio
Italian; Portuguese (Basílio): from the personal name Basilio, Basílio, from Latin Basilius (see Basil). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Pedro, Domingo, Roberto, Carlos, Ricardo, Albertino, Alejandro, Almario, Altagracia, Andres, Armando. Portuguese Ilidio. Italian Antonio, Gennaro, Anastasio, Federico, Marco, Quirino.
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How common is the last name Basilio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Basilio saw a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 14,283rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 10,620th position - a jump of over 25 percent. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also increased during this ten year period, from 1,924 to 3,015, marking a rise of nearly 57 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named Basilio per 100,000 residents also grew from 0.71 to 1.02.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,283 | #10,620 | 25.65% |
| Count | 1,924 | 3,015 | 56.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 1.02 | 43.66% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Basilio
With regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data paints an evolving picture for the Basilio surname. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic under this name grew significantly from 48.23 percent in 2000 to 60.36 percent in 2010, a change of more than 25 percent. However, the proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, White, and two or more races dropped during the same time frame. Specifically, the Asian/Pacific Islander category decreased by 19.99 percent, the White category dipped by 29.04 percent, and those identifying with two or more races saw a decline of 39.53 percent. There were no individuals associated with the Basilio surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 48.23% | 60.36% | 25.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 33.21% | 26.57% | -19.99% |
| White | 13.98% | 9.92% | -29.04% |
| Two or More Races | 3.01% | 1.82% | -39.53% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |