Explore the Family Name Eugenio
The meaning of Eugenio
Spanish and Italian: from the personal name Eugenio, from Latin Eugenius (see Eugene). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Estanislao, Jaime, Jose, Manuel, Pedro, Alda, Ana Maria, Andres, Armando, Artemio, Aurea, Berta. Italian Marco, Antonio, Cesario, Dante, Emiliana, Federico, Lorenzo, Romeo.
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How common is the last name Eugenio in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Eugenio has increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, the surname moved up from the 16,802nd most popular surname in 2000 to the 13,545th most popular surname in 2010, which marks a change of 19.38%. Additionally, the count or the number of people with the last name Eugenio grew by 43.09% from 1,564 in 2000 to 2,238 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also saw an increase of 31.03%, moving from 0.58 in 2000 to 0.76 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,802 | #13,545 | 19.38% |
| Count | 1,564 | 2,238 | 43.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.76 | 31.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eugenio
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Eugenio, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift over the same decade. The percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped by 8.06% from 51.47% in 2000 to 47.32% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities also saw a decrease of 10.99%. The percentage of people who identify as White decreased from 18.80% to 16.49%, marking a 12.29% decline. However, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic population holding the Eugenio surname, rising by 28.94% from 23.98% in 2000 to 30.92% in 2010. During this period, there were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 51.47% | 47.32% | -8.06% |
| Hispanic | 23.98% | 30.92% | 28.94% |
| White | 18.8% | 16.49% | -12.29% |
| Two or More Races | 5.37% | 4.78% | -10.99% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |