Explore the Family Name Cecilio
The meaning of Cecilio
Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian: from the personal name Cecilio, from Latin Caecilius, a derivative of caecus ‘blind’ (see Sisley). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Adelina, Bernabe, Catalino, Domingos, Efrain, Fernando, Jorge Luis, Jose, Joselito, Juan, Lauro. Italian Antonio, Cecilio, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Cecilio in the United States?
The surname Cecilio saw a notable rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Cecilio was ranked as the 36,807th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 29,366th position - an increase of over 20%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this decade, rising from 572 in 2000 to 805 in 2010. This represents a significant increase of approximately 41%, indicating that the surname Cecilio became more widespread during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,807 | #29,366 | 20.22% |
| Count | 572 | 805 | 40.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.27 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cecilio
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cecilio also experienced shifts during the 2000-2010 period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Cecilio surname identified as Hispanic (50.7%), followed by those identifying as White (26.92%), Asian/Pacific Islander (16.26%), and Two or more races (4.2%). By 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic had increased to 58.88%, while the percentages for White and Asian/Pacific Islander identities had decreased to 21.74% and 14.91% respectively. The proportion of individuals with the Cecilio surname identifying as Two or more races also decreased significantly, by roughly 41%. Notably, by 2010 there was a small percentage (1.99%) of individuals with the Cecilio surname identifying as Black, where there were none reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 50.7% | 58.88% | 16.13% |
| White | 26.92% | 21.74% | -19.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 16.26% | 14.91% | -8.3% |
| Two or More Races | 4.2% | 2.48% | -40.95% |
| Black | 0% | 1.99% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |