Explore the Family Name Celio

The meaning of Celio

1. Italian and Spanish: from the personal name Celio, probably from Latin Caelius. 2. Italian (southern): nickname from southern dialect (Sicily) cèliu ‘inconsistent, changeable’, or from Calabrian céliu ‘having a squint, cross-eyed’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Gerardo, Jesus, Alicia, Arcelia, Candelario, Carlos, Fernando, Jose, Manuel, Mario, Miguel, Orlando. Italian Antonio, Angelo, Falco, Gennaro, Guido.

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How common is the last name Celio in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Celio has shown an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Specifically, the rank of the surname Celio moved up from 34,799 to 30,767 during this decade, reflecting an 11.59% increase. Additionally, the count, or number of people with the surname Celio, grew by 23.29%, rising from 614 individuals in 2000 to 757 in 2010. Moreover, the proportion of individuals named Celio per 100,000 people also increased by 13.04%.

20002010Change
Rank#34,799#30,76711.59%
Count61475723.29%
Proportion per 100k0.230.2613.04%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Celio

When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Celio, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some significant changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest change was visible within the Hispanic community; in 2000, 47.39% of individuals named Celio identified as Hispanic, increasing to 56.94% in 2010, a change of 20.15%. Individuals who identify as white and carry the Celio surname decreased from 51.47% in 2000 to 40.55% in 2010, marking a drop of 21.22%. Interestingly, in 2010, there were individuals that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander carrying the Celio name, something not recorded in the 2000 census. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races.

20002010Change
Hispanic47.39%56.94%20.15%
White51.47%40.55%-21.22%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%1.72%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%