Explore the Family Name Coniglio
The meaning of Coniglio
Italian: from coniglio ‘rabbit’ (from Latin cuniculus), applied as a nickname for a timid person or a metonymic occupational name for a dealer in rabbits. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Carlo, Carmine, Sal, Gaetano, Santo, Aldo, Antonio, Carmelo, Dino, Eligio.
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How common is the last name Coniglio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Coniglio has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 13,149th most popular surname and by 2010 it dropped to the 14,409th position, marking a 9.58% decrease in rank. The actual count of individuals with the Coniglio surname also dropped from 2,132 to 2,074, indicating a decrease of 2.72%. This resulted in the proportion per 100,000 people decreasing by 11.39%, from 0.79 to 0.7.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,149 | #14,409 | -9.58% |
| Count | 2,132 | 2,074 | -2.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.79 | 0.7 | -11.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coniglio
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes for those with the Coniglio surname between 2000 and 2010. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010, 0.43% of Coniglios identified as such. Those reporting two or more ethnicities increased from 0.56% to 0.96%, suggesting growing diversity within this group. However, the majority of individuals with the Coniglio surname continued to identify as White, although this percentage saw a slight decrease from 96.72% to 94.12%. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase from 1.97% to 4.05%. During both census years, there were no individuals with the Coniglio surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.72% | 94.12% | -2.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 4.05% | 105.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0.56% | 0.96% | 71.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.42% | 0% | 0% |