Explore the Family Name Emilio
The meaning of Emilio
Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese: from the personal name Emilio, from Latin Aemilius, a Roman surname probably derived from aemulus ‘rival’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Beniamino, Carlo, Carmelo, Domenic, Ferdinando, Francesco, Romeo, Sal.
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How common is the last name Emilio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Emilio has seen a slight increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Emilio was ranked 49,159 in terms of popularity among surnames, but by 2010 it had risen to 47,706—a 2.96% change. The number of people with the Emilio surname also grew from 402 in 2000 to 444 in 2010, representing an increase of 10.45%. The proportion of individuals named Emilio per 100,000 people, however, remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,159 | #47,706 | 2.96% |
| Count | 402 | 444 | 10.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Emilio
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Emilio, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, shows some shifts over the same decade. The largest group identifying as Emilio were of White ethnicity, although this dropped from 76.37% in 2000 to 68.47% in 2010. The Hispanic representation increased significantly, from 18.91% in 2000 to 25.23% in 2010. In addition, there was a notable growth in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, increasing from 1.74% to 2.25%. There was no data available for those identifying as two or more races in 2010, and the percentage of Black individuals rose from zero to 2.48%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant, with no individuals identified under this ethnicity for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.37% | 68.47% | -10.34% |
| Hispanic | 18.91% | 25.23% | 33.42% |
| Black | 0% | 2.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.74% | 2.25% | 29.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |