Explore the Family Name Del Negro
The meaning of Del Negro
Italian: literally ‘of or belonging to the black one’ (see Negro), hence a name denoting the son, apprentice, associate, or servant of a man bearing this nickname or ethnic name. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Ciro, Amedeo, Luca, Marco.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Del Negro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Del Negro has seen slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Del Negro ranked 46,083 in terms of popularity with a count of 436 people carrying the name, equating to a proportion of 0.16 per 100,000 people. Fast forward to 2010, the rank dipped slightly to 47,107 with an increased count of 451 individuals sharing this surname. However, despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 6.25% to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,083 | #47,107 | -2.22% |
| Count | 436 | 451 | 3.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Del Negro
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Del Negro, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts over the same decade. In the year 2000, 97.02% of the people with this surname identified as White, and by 2010 this percentage had decreased to 92.46%. The presence of Hispanic identity among those carrying the surname appeared in 2010 at 4.66%. Interestingly, there was also a small appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, which was not present in 2000. Meanwhile, the count for Black identity went from 1.15% in 2000 to being suppressed in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained absent in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.02% | 92.46% | -4.7% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.66% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.15% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |