Explore the Family Name De Nunzio
The meaning of De Nunzio
Italian: variant of Di Nunzio. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Concetta, Dino, Enzo, Silvio.
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How common is the last name De Nunzio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname De Nunzio has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 36,463 and by 2010 it had risen to 35,866, signifying a 1.64% jump in ranking. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 579 in 2000 to 626 in 2010, marking an 8.12% increase. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained the same at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,463 | #35,866 | 1.64% |
| Count | 579 | 626 | 8.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Nunzio
Regarding ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname De Nunzio identify as White, with percentages of 94.47 in 2000 and 93.93 in 2010. There was a slight decrease in percentage by 0.57. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also dropped from 2.07 in 2000 to 1.92 in 2010. However, there was a minor increase in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category with an increase of 0.17 from 2.07 in 2000 to 2.24 in 2010. Interestingly, there was no data regarding those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2000, but in 2010, 0.96% of individuals with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.47% | 93.93% | -0.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.07% | 2.24% | 8.21% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 1.92% | -7.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |