Explore the Family Name De Giacomo
The meaning of De Giacomo
Italian: patronymic from the personal name Giacomo. Compare Di Giacomo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Gaetano, Gennaro, Luigi, Pina, Rocco, Salvatore, Vito.
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How common is the last name De Giacomo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname De Giacomo has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 74,675th, but by 2010, its rank had dropped to 80,926th - an overall change of -8.37%. The count of people carrying this surname also decreased slightly, from 241 to 234, or about -2.9%, during the same period. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #80,926 | -8.37% |
| Count | 241 | 234 | -2.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Giacomo
As for ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname De Giacomo identified as White in both years. In 2000, 97.1% of De Giacomo's identified as White, while in 2010, the percentage decreased slightly to 94.44%, a change of -2.74%. Interestingly, there was a small increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic with this surname in 2010, at 3.85%. However, no changes were observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those reporting two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 94.44% | -2.74% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |