Explore the Family Name Cilia
The meaning of Cilia
1. Italian (southern) and Maltese: nickname for a fat man, from dialect cilìa, derived from Greek koilia ‘stomach’. 2. Spanish: perhaps from a shortened form of the female personal name Cecilia. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Alberto, Aldo, Marino, Orest, Salvatore, Sebastiano. Spanish Angel, Liborio, Jorge, Maria Del Carmen, Silvana, Teodora.
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How common is the last name Cilia in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cilia has increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 49,869 in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to 46,811, showing a growth rate of 6.13%. The number of individuals with the Cilia surname also increased during this period, going from 395 to 454, reflecting a 14.94% hike. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,869 | #46,811 | 6.13% |
| Count | 395 | 454 | 14.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cilia
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the Cilia surname identified as White or Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased by nearly 16% over the decade, falling from 66.84% to 56.17%. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 30.13% to 40.75%, a rise of 35.25%. There was also a modest increase in those identifying with two or more races, increasing by 19.21% from 2.03% to 2.42%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.84% | 56.17% | -15.96% |
| Hispanic | 30.13% | 40.75% | 35.25% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 2.42% | 19.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |