Explore the Family Name Filippo
The meaning of Filippo
Italian: from the personal name Filippo, from Greek Philippos (see Philip). Compare Di Filippo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carlo, Elio, Libero, Marco, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Filippo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Filippo has seen a rise in popularity in the United States over the last decade. In 2000, Filippo ranked as the 52,289th most common surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to become the 49,365th. This represents a 5.59% increase in ranking. The count of people with this surname also increased from 373 in 2000 to 426 in 2010, marking a 14.21% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #49,365 | 5.59% |
| Count | 373 | 426 | 14.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Filippo
The ethnic identities associated with the Filippo surname have also shifted, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the vast majority of Filippos identified as white, at 95.71%, and a small fraction as Hispanic, at 1.34%. By 2010, while white was still the predominant ethnicity at 92.25%, there were noticeable increases in other ethnicities. The Hispanic representation doubled to 2.82%, and new categories emerged: Asian/Pacific Islander at 1.17% and American Indian and Alaskan Native at 2.58%. The data for Black and Two or more races were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.71% | 92.25% | -3.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 2.82% | 110.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |