Explore the Family Name Filla
The meaning of Filla
Czech: from a pet form of the personal name Filip (see Philip). Compare Polish Fila.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Filla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Filla has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it fell from the 32,652nd most popular surname in 2000 to the 35,016th in 2010, marking a decrease of 7.24%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 663 in 2000 to 644 in 2010, a change of -2.87%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 12% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,652 | #35,016 | -7.24% |
| Count | 663 | 644 | -2.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Filla
Regarding ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Filla identified as White in both 2000 (97.74%) and 2010 (96.74%), albeit with a slight decrease of 1.02%. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2000, this group represented 2.64% of the Filla population a decade later. No changes were observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.74% | 96.74% | -1.02% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |