Explore the Family Name De Niro
The meaning of De Niro
Italian: patronymic from Niro. This surname is very rare in Italy.
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How common is the last name De Niro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname De Niro has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, De Niro was ranked as the 75,466th most popular surname in the United States, with a total count of 238 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, while the count remained constant at 238, the ranking had dropped to 79,846, indicating a decrease in popularity of 5.8%. The proportion of people with the De Niro surname per 100,000 also decreased by 11.11% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,466 | #79,846 | -5.8% |
| Count | 238 | 238 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Niro
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname De Niro, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with a slight decrease from 94.12% in 2000 to 92.86% in 2010. There's an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.94% in 2000 to 4.62% in 2010, showing a 57.14% change. The percentage of De Niro individuals who identify as two or more races went from 2.52% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remain at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.12% | 92.86% | -1.34% |
| Hispanic | 2.94% | 4.62% | 57.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.52% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |