Explore the Family Name Di Meglio
The meaning of Di Meglio
Italian: patronymic from the personal name Meglio, meaning‘ better’. Compare Migliore. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Luigi, Pasquale, Aniello, Silvio, Antonio, Crescenzo, Domenico, Clemente, Concetta, Filomena.
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How common is the last name Di Meglio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Di Meglio saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 19,242nd most popular surname, and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 19,803rd position, marking a decrease of 2.92%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.14%, growing from 1,304 to 1,358 in the same period. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased marginally by 4.17%, settling at 0.46 in 2010 from 0.48 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,242 | #19,803 | -2.92% |
| Count | 1,304 | 1,358 | 4.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.46 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Di Meglio
The Di Meglio surname displayed some interesting shifts in ethnic identity during this decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the large majority (94.71%) identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.26% by 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic in 2000 (3.83%), and this number rose by 17.23% to reach 4.49% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander appeared in 2010's data at 0.59%, while those identifying with Two or more races saw a decrease of 38.32%, moving from 1.07% in 2000 to 0.66% in 2010. No respondents identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.71% | 94.26% | -0.48% |
| Hispanic | 3.83% | 4.49% | 17.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 0.66% | -38.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.59% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |