Explore the Family Name Delfino
The meaning of Delfino
Italian and Spanish: from the personal name Delfino, from Latin Delphinus, from delphis ‘dolphin’, an animal regarded in medieval times as a symbol of goodness and friendliness. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Angelo, Carlo, Geno, Adriano, Alberto, Alfredo, Antonio, Cosmo, Domenic, Domenico, Donatella, Ezio, Filomena, Fulvio. Spanish Alejandro, Carlos, Eduardo, Adolfo, Aguilar, Enrique, Filemon.
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How common is the last name Delfino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Delfino has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 15490 to 16219, a drop of 4.71%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 2.59%, from 1735 to 1780 during the same period. The proportion of people carrying the Delfino surname per 100k population also saw a slight dip, declining by 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,490 | #16,219 | -4.71% |
| Count | 1,735 | 1,780 | 2.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.6 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Delfino
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Delfino, the Decennial U.S. Census data showcases a few changes from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose by 22.40%, from 3.17% to 3.88%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a minor increase of 4.95%, from 12.74% to 13.37%. In contrast, there was a decrease in those identifying as two or more races, falling by 33.47% from 2.36% to 1.57%. The percentage of White individuals remained largely stable, decreasing slightly from 80.98% to 80.45%. There were no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals recorded with this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.98% | 80.45% | -0.65% |
| Hispanic | 12.74% | 13.37% | 4.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.17% | 3.88% | 22.4% |
| Two or More Races | 2.36% | 1.57% | -33.47% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |