Explore the Family Name Filo
The meaning of Filo
1. Slovak (also Fiľo); Hungarian (Filó); Czech, Slovenian, Croatian, and Albanian: from a short form of the personal name Filip ‘Philip’. Compare Philo. 2. English (Kent): variant of Philo.
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How common is the last name Filo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Filo saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Filo was ranked as the 40,019th most popular surname in America with 516 individuals bearing it. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 44,109 with a count of 488, marking a 5.43% decrease. This decline is also reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which decreased by 10.53% from 0.19 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,019 | #44,109 | -10.22% |
| Count | 516 | 488 | -5.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Filo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Filo underwent some changes during the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of Filo bearers identified as White (88.95% in 2000 and 85.45% in 2010), there were noticeable increases in other ethnicities. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 20.28%, and those identifying as Black increased by 65.44%. Additionally, the percentage of Filos claiming two or more races nearly doubled, rising from 1.55% to 2.87%. The percentage of Hispanic identifiers saw a small increase of 5.56% while there was no change for American Indian and Alaskan Natives.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.95% | 85.45% | -3.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.62% | 6.76% | 20.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 2.87% | 85.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 2.66% | 5.56% |
| Black | 1.36% | 2.25% | 65.44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |