Explore the Family Name Di Virgilio
The meaning of Di Virgilio
Italian: patronymic from the personal name Virgilio, from Latin Vergilius, Virgilius (see Virgil). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aldo, Domenic, Dante, Donato, Nicola, Salvatore, Alfio, Bartolomeo, Camillo, Carlo, Carmelina, Dino.
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How common is the last name Di Virgilio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Di Virgilio has seen a minor decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving down from the 32,094th most popular surname to the 33,241st. Despite this drop in rank, the overall count of individuals with this surname slightly increased by 1.47%, from 678 in 2000 to 688 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was an 8% decline, indicating a relative decrease in its frequency.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,094 | #33,241 | -3.57% |
| Count | 678 | 688 | 1.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Di Virgilio
As for the ethnicity distribution associated with the surname Di Virgilio, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census show that a majority identify as White, although the percentage decreased from 97.64% in 2000 to 94.77% in 2010. A small but growing portion identified as Hispanic, with an increase from 1.47% in 2000 to 4.07% in 2010. Additionally, there was a slight rise in those who identified with two or more ethnicities, from 0.74% to 0.87%. Meanwhile, no changes were recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with percentages remaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 94.77% | -2.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 4.07% | 176.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0.74% | 0.87% | 17.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |