Explore the Family Name Diogo
The meaning of Diogo
Portuguese: from the personal name Diogo, corresponding to Spanish Diego.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Diogo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Diogo saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 62,775th most popular surname, with 298 individuals carrying this last name. By 2010, the rank had improved slightly to 62,531, and the count of individuals with this surname had grown to 320, marking a 7.38% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #62,531 | 0.39% |
| Count | 298 | 320 | 7.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Diogo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Diogo also showed some variation over the decade, as per the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, a significant majority (87.58%) of those with this surname identified as White, but this percentage dropped to 83.75% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic or Black increased notably during this period, with the proportion of Hispanics rising from 2.35% to 5.94% and that of Blacks from 4.03% to 8.13%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those with this surname who identified as two or more races fell to zero from 5.37%, and there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.58% | 83.75% | -4.37% |
| Black | 4.03% | 8.13% | 101.74% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 5.94% | 152.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.37% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |