Explore the Family Name Ciullo
The meaning of Ciullo
Italian (mainly southern): 1. from an old personal name Ciullo, a short form of Franciullo, Vincenciullo, pet forms of Francesco and Vincenzo. 2. unflattering nickname from ciullo ‘ignorant, inept’, shortened from fanciullo ‘little boy’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Valentino, Alfonse, Enrico, Nunzio, Rocco, Salvator, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Ciullo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ciullo saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 37,835 to 38,532, marking a 1.84% decrease. Correspondingly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k decreased by 5%, going from 0.2 to 0.19. However, despite the dip in rank and proportion, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Ciullo rose by almost 4%, from 552 to 574.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,835 | #38,532 | -1.84% |
| Count | 552 | 574 | 3.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ciullo
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Ciullo identify as White. In fact, between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of Ciullos identifying as White increased from 97.28% to 98.43%. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero over the same time period. There were no recorded Ciullos who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 98.43% | 1.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |