Explore the Family Name Folino
The meaning of Folino
Italian: from a short form of Cristofolino, a pet form of Cristofolo, Italian form of Christopher. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Domenic, Domenico, Giuseppe, Antonio, Attilio, Carmelo, Dominico, Guido, Luigi, Mario, Pasquale, Rodolfo, Sal, Santino.
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How common is the last name Folino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Folino has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 26,394 with a frequency count of 870 and a proportion per 100k of 0.32. Ten years later in 2010, its rank improved slightly to 26,229, which is an increase of 0.63%. The count also increased by 7.13% to 932, while the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,394 | #26,229 | 0.63% |
| Count | 870 | 932 | 7.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Folino
The ethnicity associated with the Folino surname has also seen interesting changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.24% of the individuals with this last name identified as White, but that number decreased by 2.67% to 94.64% by 2010. Hispanic representation also saw a significant increase of 69.02%, moving from 1.84% to 3.11%. Additionally, new ethnic identities appeared in the 2010 census, with 0.54% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black, and 1.18% reporting two or more races. No change was reported for American Indian and Alaskan Native identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 94.64% | -2.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 3.11% | 69.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.54% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.54% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |