Explore the Family Name Lieto
The meaning of Lieto
Italian: probably a nickname from lieto ‘happy, cheerful’, or alternatively from the personal name Leto, which has the same meaning. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Natale, Romeo.
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How common is the last name Lieto in the United States?
The surname Lieto, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,676th among all surnames in the United States, and by 2010, it had dropped to 71,265th place. This represents a decrease of approximately 6.88%. Furthermore, the count of individuals bearing this name also fell from 277 to 274 during the same period, accounting for a decrease of about 1.08%. The frequency of this surname per 100,000 people also declined by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #71,265 | -6.88% |
| Count | 277 | 274 | -1.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lieto
In terms of ethnic identity, the Lieto surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White, with the proportion increasing slightly from 91.7% in 2000 to 92.7% in 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname grew by an impressive 44.27%, albeit from a low base, moving up from 2.53% in 2000 to 3.65% a decade later. Meanwhile, the number of Hispanics with the Lieto surname remained relatively stable, showing a small increase of 0.79%. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native under this surname in either year, while those indicating two or more races went down to zero in 2010 after having stood at 3.25% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.7% | 92.7% | 1.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.53% | 3.65% | 44.27% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 2.55% | 0.79% |
| Two or More Races | 3.25% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |