Explore the Family Name Florencio
The meaning of Florencio
Portuguese (Florêncio) and Spanish: from local equivalents of the Latin personal name Florentius (see Florence).
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How common is the last name Florencio in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Florencio significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 37,319 and it shot up to 24,260 in 2010, marking a considerable growth of about 35%. The count of people bearing this surname also saw a dramatic jump from 562 individuals in 2000 to 1,034 in 2010, which is an increase of approximately 84%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also rose by about 67% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,319 | #24,260 | 34.99% |
| Count | 562 | 1,034 | 83.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.35 | 66.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Florencio
Turning to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Florencio surname identified as Hispanic, accounting for approximately 84% in 2000 and nearly 87% in 2010. This represents a slight increase of 3.51%. White individuals made up the second largest group with a modest increase from 7.3% to 7.74%. On the other hand, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander reduced from 6.58% to 4.93% over the decade. Notably, no one with the Florencio surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There was also a decline in those identifying with two or more races, dropping to zero in 2010 from 1.6% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 83.99% | 86.94% | 3.51% |
| White | 7.3% | 7.74% | 6.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.58% | 4.93% | -25.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |