Explore the Family Name Latino
The meaning of Latino
Italian: from the medieval personal name Latino, originally an ethnic name for someone of Latin as opposed to ancient Germanic, Byzantine or Slavic descent. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Roberto, Sal, Silvio, Annamaria, Baldassare, Carlo, Carmine, Ignacio, Mario, Octavio, Ramona, Ricardo, Rocco, Salvatore, Vito. Spanish Armida, Juan, Manuel, Salvador.
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How common is the last name Latino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Latino" has seen a boost in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, its rank stood at 20,367th most popular surname and rose to 19,852nd place by 2010, indicating a growth of 2.53%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,213 in 2000 to 1,354 in 2010, marking an 11.62% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people experienced a slight rise as well, from 0.45 to 0.46, which is a 2.22% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,367 | #19,852 | 2.53% |
| Count | 1,213 | 1,354 | 11.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.46 | 2.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Latino
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Latino" has experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Asians/Pacific Islanders were not associated with this surname in 2000 but represented 0.81% of those with the surname in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.07% to 0.74%, a drop of 30.84%. Whites remained the dominant ethnicity for this surname, though they slightly decreased from 85.49% to 84.42%. Hispanic representation saw a rise from 11.46% to 13.22%, a change of 15.36%. Black representation was at 1.32% in 2000 but was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons, and there was no data available for American Indian and Alaskan Native peoples for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.49% | 84.42% | -1.25% |
| Hispanic | 11.46% | 13.22% | 15.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 0.74% | -30.84% |
| Black | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |