Explore the Family Name Domino
The meaning of Domino
Italian: from the personal name Domino, from Latin dominus ‘lord, master’, or a nickname with the same meaning. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Geronimo, Sal, Rocco, Marino, Salvatore, Tommaso.
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How common is the last name Domino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Domino" saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 13,372nd most popular, but fell slightly to 13,674th by 2010, marking a change of -2.26%. However, the number of people with this surname increased from 2,089 to 2,214, reflecting a growth of almost 6%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped marginally from 0.77 to 0.75.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,372 | #13,674 | -2.26% |
| Count | 2,089 | 2,214 | 5.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.77 | 0.75 | -2.6% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Domino
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Domino", according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.34% to 3.93%. Those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase from 1.68% to 1.85%. Conversely, the percentage of White individuals decreased from 67.93% to 65.36% and Black individuals decreased from 28.24% to 27.60%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.93% | 65.36% | -3.78% |
| Black | 28.24% | 27.6% | -2.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 3.93% | 193.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 1.85% | 10.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |