Explore the Family Name De Fino
The meaning of De Fino
Italian: patronymic from the personal name Fino. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Antonio, Dino, Vito.
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How common is the last name De Fino in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname De Fino has slightly declined from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,301 in terms of frequency among all surnames but saw a drop of 6.44 percent to 33,316 in 2010. The count of people with the De Fino surname also decreased by 2 percent from 700 in 2000 to 686 in 2010. Similarly, there was an 11.54 percent decline in the proportion per 100,000 people bearing the De Fino surname, going from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,301 | #33,316 | -6.44% |
| Count | 700 | 686 | -2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Fino
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of De Finos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase of 22.38 percent, moving from 1.43 percent in 2000 to 1.75 percent in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic also increased by 56.09 percent, from 2.71 percent in 2000 to 4.23 percent in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as white decreased by 2.57 percent, from 94.86 percent in 2000 to 92.42 percent in 2010. The data for two or more races dropped to zero in 2010, whereas it was 0.71 in 2000. There were no individuals with the De Fino surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.86% | 92.42% | -2.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.71% | 4.23% | 56.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.43% | 1.75% | 22.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |