Explore the Family Name Camilo
The meaning of Camilo
Spanish and Portuguese: from the personal name Camilo (see Camillo). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Luis, Juan, Manuel, Marta, Noemi, Rafael, Alina, Angel, Bienvenida, Caonabo, Cayetano. Portuguese Joaquim.
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How common is the last name Camilo in the United States?
The surname Camilo has significantly increased in popularity, as shown by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Camilo was ranked at 18,101 while in 2010 it had risen to a rank of 12,850. This is a significant change of around 29.01%. The count of people with this surname also rose from 1,420 to 2,396 between 2000 and 2010, an increase of 68.73%. The proportion per 100k registered a growth of 52.83%, moving from 0.53 to 0.81.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,101 | #12,850 | 29.01% |
| Count | 1,420 | 2,396 | 68.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.81 | 52.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Camilo
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the surname Camilo identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 85.85% identified as Hispanic, and this figure slightly increased to 86.89% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black also rose, from 1.20% to 1.84% and 0.77% to 1.29% respectively. However, there was a significant decrease in the number of individuals identifying with two or more races, falling from 2.54% to 0.71%. Similarly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to 0.00% in 2010 from 0.56% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.85% | 86.89% | 1.21% |
| White | 9.08% | 9.27% | 2.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 1.84% | 53.33% |
| Black | 0.77% | 1.29% | 67.53% |
| Two or More Races | 2.54% | 0.71% | -72.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.56% | 0% | -100% |