Explore the Family Name Consiglio
The meaning of Consiglio
Italian: 1. from consiglio ‘advice’ (from Latin consilium), a nickname for a wise or thoughtful man or possibly for a fearful one (as in modern Italian), or an occupational name for a member of a council or similar body. 2. from a short form of the personal name Buonconsiglio, which is either an omen or well-wishing name, meaning ‘may he give (or receive) good advice’ (see 1 above), or a Marian name from the cult of Madonna del Buon Consiglio ‘Our Lady of Good Counsel’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Vito, Santo, Dario, Fabrizio, Giovanni, Sal, Vincenzo, Aldo, Antonio, Benedetto.
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How common is the last name Consiglio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Consiglio has seen a slight uptick between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Consiglio was ranked 18,101 in terms of popularity, with an estimated 1,420 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 17,958 with an increase in count to 1,556 individuals, marking a growth rate of 9.58%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.53.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,101 | #17,958 | 0.79% |
| Count | 1,420 | 1,556 | 9.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Consiglio
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that while the largest percentage of individuals with the Consiglio surname identified as White (94.54% in 2010, down from 95.77% in 2000), there was also a small but growing representation of other ethnic identities. Specifically, those identifying as Hispanic increased by 15.98%, going from 3.38% in 2000 to 3.92% in 2010. Likewise, individuals identifying with two or more races doubled from 0.42% to 0.84% over the same period. Although the numbers were small, a new category emerged in 2010 with 0.39% of Consiglios identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 94.54% | -1.28% |
| Hispanic | 3.38% | 3.92% | 15.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0.42% | 0.84% | 100% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.39% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |