Explore the Family Name Fialho
The meaning of Fialho
Portuguese: from fialho ‘fine thread’, possibly applied as a metonymic occupational name.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fialho in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fialho has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Fialho was ranked 63,632nd most popular surname in the United States but jumped to 59,324th position by 2010, marking a 6.77% increase in ranking. The count of individuals with this surname also grew during this time period, increasing from 293 people in 2000 to 341 in 2010, a rise of 16.38%. Consequently, the proportion of Fialhos per 100,000 people nudged up from 0.11 to 0.12, a 9.09% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #59,324 | 6.77% |
| Count | 293 | 341 | 16.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fialho
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fialho has shown some changes between 2000 and 2010. White individuals made up the majority of Fialhos in both years, increasing slightly from 86.01% to 87.10%. The Hispanic representation also rose during this time, going up from 6.14% to 7.33%. However, the percentage of Asians/Pacific Islanders decreased from 2.05% to 1.76%, and those identifying as belonging to two or more races dropped significantly from 5.80% to 2.05%. There was no change in the percentage of American Indians and Alaskan Natives, while the Black representation went from zero to 1.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.01% | 87.1% | 1.27% |
| Hispanic | 6.14% | 7.33% | 19.38% |
| Two or More Races | 5.8% | 2.05% | -64.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.05% | 1.76% | -14.15% |
| Black | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |