Explore the Family Name Di Leo
The meaning of Di Leo
Italian (southern): patronymic from the personal name Leo, a short form of Leone or Leonardo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Rocco, Vito, Carlo, Ignazio, Salvatore, Antonio, Carmine, Concetta, Domenic, Filippo, Romano.
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How common is the last name Di Leo in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Di Leo has witnessed a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it held rank 11,712 but fell to 12,269 by 2010, marking a change of -4.76%. Despite this decline in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 2,452 in 2000 to 2,535 in 2010, showing a growth of 3.38%. However, the proportion of people named Di Leo per 100,000 people dipped slightly from 0.91 in 2000 to 0.86 in 2010, demonstrating a decrease of -5.49%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,712 | #12,269 | -4.76% |
| Count | 2,452 | 2,535 | 3.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.91 | 0.86 | -5.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Di Leo
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a few shifts within the Di Leo surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Di Leo individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.84% in 2000 to 93.96% in 2010. Those reporting Hispanic ethnicity increased significantly from 2.41% to 4.22%, a 75.10% change. The group reporting two or more races also saw an increase, going from 0.29% to 0.51%, marking a 75.86% change. Meanwhile, the proportion of Black individuals fell from 0.90% to 0.79%, indicating a decrease of -12.22%. Notably, data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed in 2010 due to privacy concerns.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.84% | 93.96% | -1.96% |
| Hispanic | 2.41% | 4.22% | 75.1% |
| Black | 0.9% | 0.79% | -12.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0.29% | 0.51% | 75.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.24% | 0% | 0% |