Explore the Family Name De Lisio

The meaning of De Lisio

Italian: variant of Di Lisio. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Carmine, Natale.

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How common is the last name De Lisio in the United States?

Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname De Lisio experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 33,471st most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 37,792nd place, marking a decline of approximately 12.91%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 643 to 588 during that decade, a drop of roughly 8.55%. Consequently, the proportion of people named De Lisio per 100,000 residents decreased by 16.67%, from 0.24 to 0.2.

20002010Change
Rank#33,471#37,792-12.91%
Count643588-8.55%
Proportion per 100k0.240.2-16.67%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Lisio

The ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname De Lisio was predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.36% of De Lisios identified as White, though this figure dropped slightly to 95.58% in 2010, showing a minor change of -1.83%. A small percentage, 1.71% in 2000 and rising to 3.23% in 2010, identified as Hispanic, revealing an increase of 88.89%. The proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were negligible or non-existent in both years. Of note, there was a disappearance of individuals claiming two or more races, which stood at 0.78% in 2000 and dropped to zero by 2010.

20002010Change
White97.36%95.58%-1.83%
Hispanic1.71%3.23%88.89%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0.78%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%