Explore the Family Name Del Nero
The meaning of Del Nero
Italian: variant of Del Negro, from nero ‘black’, a variant of negro. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Carlo, Dino, Luigi, Marco, Rocco, Tillio.
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How common is the last name Del Nero in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Del Nero has seen some changes in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Del Nero ranked as the 48,469th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 49,999th position, reflecting a decrease of 3.16%. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 2.44%, from 409 in 2000 to 419 in 2010. This led to a slight decrease in the proportion per 100,000 individuals, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,469 | #49,999 | -3.16% |
| Count | 409 | 419 | 2.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Del Nero
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Del Nero, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a significant increase in those identifying as two or more races and Hispanic between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Del Nero's identifying as two or more races nearly doubled from 1.71% to 3.34%, and those identifying as Hispanic rose from 3.42% to 5.25%. The majority of Del Nero's identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 93.4% in 2000 to 91.41% in 2010. There were no individuals recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.4% | 91.41% | -2.13% |
| Hispanic | 3.42% | 5.25% | 53.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 3.34% | 95.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |