Explore the Family Name Domenico
The meaning of Domenico
Italian: from the personal name Domenico, from Late Latin Dominicus (see Dominick). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Alfonse, Concetta, Dante, Dino, Palma.
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How common is the last name Domenico in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Domenico's popularity saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 20,124th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 21,105th spot, marking a change of -4.87. However, the count of people with this last name rose marginally from 1232 in 2000 to 1244 in 2010, a change of 0.97. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8.7 during this period, going from 0.46 to 0.42.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,124 | #21,105 | -4.87% |
| Count | 1,232 | 1,244 | 0.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.42 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Domenico
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Domenico. In 2000, 95.05% identified as white, increasing slightly to 95.34% by 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw the biggest growth, from 0.49% in 2000 to 0.80% in 2010. The number of people claiming two or more ethnicities dropped by 26.62%, while the Hispanic representation also declined from 2.52% to 2.09%. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.05% | 95.34% | 0.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 2.09% | -17.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 1.13% | -26.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0.8% | 63.27% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |