Explore the Family Name De Leo
The meaning of De Leo
Italian (southern): patronymic from the personal name Leo, ashort form of Leone. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Salvatore, Angelo, Caesar, Cosimo, Nicola, Pasquale, Sante, Annamaria, Bonaventura, Carlo.
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How common is the last name De Leo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname De Leo has slightly decreased in rank from 9246 in 2000 to 9267 in 2010, a negligible change of -0.23%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname has increased by 8.33%, from 3243 to 3513. The proportion per 100,000 people has dipped slightly by -0.83% during the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,246 | #9,267 | -0.23% |
| Count | 3,243 | 3,513 | 8.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.2 | 1.19 | -0.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Leo
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows increasing diversity in those carrying the De Leo surname. While the majority identify as White (89.24% in 2010, down from 92.69% in 2000), there are notable increases among other ethnicities. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders has risen by 66.15%, and Hispanics have witnessed a surge of 62.16%. There's also been a significant increase of 155.10% in the Black community. Conversely, those identifying with two or more races have seen a decrease of -35.03%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a modest rise of 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.69% | 89.24% | -3.72% |
| Hispanic | 4.44% | 7.2% | 62.16% |
| Black | 0.49% | 1.25% | 155.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 1.08% | 66.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 1.02% | -35.03% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.15% | 0.2% | 33.33% |