Explore the Family Name Di Placido

The meaning of Di Placido

Italian: patronymic from the personal name Placido, from a vocabulary word meaning ‘calm, peaceable’ (from Latin placidus). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Cesidio, Nicola, Pietro, Dino, Domenic, Emidio, Fiore, Nino, Pasquale, Vito.

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How common is the last name Di Placido in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Di Placido has increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 68,569th but rose to 62,531st by 2010, reflecting an 8.81% increase. The count of individuals bearing this surname also grew during the same period, from 268 to 320, marking a 19.4% rise. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the last name Di Placido per 100,000 individuals experienced an increment of 10%.

20002010Change
Rank#68,569#62,5318.81%
Count26832019.4%
Proportion per 100k0.10.1110%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Di Placido

Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Di Placido, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in both 2000 and 2010, there were no records of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the majority of Di Placidos identified as White, although their proportion dipped from 97.76% in 2000 to 95% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a new entry in 2010, with 3.75% of Di Placidos associating themselves with Hispanic ethnicity.

20002010Change
White97.76%95%-2.82%
Hispanic0%3.75%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%