Explore the Family Name Camillo
The meaning of Camillo
Italian: 1. from the personal name Camillo, Latin Camillus, from a term which originally denoted a youth of noble birth who assisted the priest with at sacrifices. 2. (mainly Calabria; Camillò): nickname from a derivative of old Greek chamēlos ‘short’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Pasquale, Angelo, Antonio, Lorenzo, Nuncio, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Camillo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Camillo has grown in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 30,161 in popularity with 733 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had increased to 27,845, and the count of individuals with the Camillo surname had risen to 862, a growth of approximately 17.6%. The proportion of people named Camillo per 100k also increased from 0.27 to 0.29, showing a growth rate of 7.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,161 | #27,845 | 7.68% |
| Count | 733 | 862 | 17.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.29 | 7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Camillo
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname Camillo identified as White (77.35%), followed by Hispanic (12.69%), Black (4.64%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.05%), Two or more races (2.46%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.82%). However, by 2010, while the highest percentage still identified as White (73.09%), there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising to 17.40%. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also rose to 2.78%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw a modest increase to 4.99%, but representation from those identifying as Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.35% | 73.09% | -5.51% |
| Hispanic | 12.69% | 17.4% | 37.12% |
| Black | 4.64% | 4.99% | 7.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.05% | 2.78% | 35.61% |
| Two or More Races | 2.46% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.82% | 0% | 0% |