Explore the Family Name De Gregorio
The meaning of De Gregorio
Italian: patronymic from the personal name Gregorio. Compare Di Gregorio. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Pasquale, Angelo, Antonio, Guido, Matteo, Salvatore, Vincenzo, Filomena, Gennaro, Gino.
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How common is the last name De Gregorio in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname De Gregorio had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 15,627th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it dropped to the rank of 16,390, marking a decline of about 4.88 percent. However, despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals bearing the surname slightly increased from 1,717 in 2000 to 1,756 in 2010, showing an increase of approximately 2.27 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,627 | #16,390 | -4.88% |
| Count | 1,717 | 1,756 | 2.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.6 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Gregorio
In regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those with the De Gregorio surname. The proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 94.93 percent in 2000 to 92.94 percent in 2010. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 3.26 percent in 2000 to 5.01 percent in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races also saw increases over the decade, with a 21.28 percent rise for Asian/Pacific Islanders and a 34.41 percent increase for those identifying as two or more races. The counts for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained the same, with no individuals reporting these ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.93% | 92.94% | -2.1% |
| Hispanic | 3.26% | 5.01% | 53.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.25% | 34.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.57% | 21.28% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |