Explore the Family Name Cielo
The meaning of Cielo
Italian: from the personal name Cielo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cielo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cielo has increased in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 44,430 but climbed to the rank of 27,625 in 2010, displaying a significant increase of 37.82 percent. The count of individuals with the surname also rose from 456 in 2000 to 871 in 2010, a notable rise of 91.01 percent. This change is further reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which grew from 0.17 to 0.3, marking an increase of 76.47 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,430 | #27,625 | 37.82% |
| Count | 456 | 871 | 91.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.3 | 76.47% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cielo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cielo also saw shifts over the same period, as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of people with the surname identified as Hispanic (58.11 percent) and this number increased to 73.02 percent in 2010, indicating a 25.66 percent rise. There were declines in other ethnic groups: those who identified as White decreased from 28.51 percent to 16.07 percent, a 43.63 percent drop, and the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders fell from 10.75 to 8.84 percent, a 17.77 percent decrease. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also dropped slightly from 1.97 to 1.38 percent. No individuals with the Cielo surname identified as Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 58.11% | 73.02% | 25.66% |
| White | 28.51% | 16.07% | -43.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 10.75% | 8.84% | -17.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 1.38% | -29.95% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |