Explore the Family Name Lino
The meaning of Lino
1. Spanish (Liño): perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a linen weaver, from liño ‘linen’. 2. Spanish and Portuguese: from the medieval personal name Lino (from Latin Linus), or from a short form of a personal name ending with -lino. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Fernando, Francisco, Bartolome, Blanca, Luz, Manuel, Pedro, Roberto, Abelardo, Alfredo, Ana.
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How common is the last name Lino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Lino" has grown in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 10,102 in terms of frequency and increased by 10.71% to reach a rank of 9,020 in 2010. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase of 23.3%, from 2,940 in 2000 to 3,625 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Lino per 100,000 rose by 12.84%, indicating a growing prevalence of this surname in the United States.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,102 | #9,020 | 10.71% |
| Count | 2,940 | 3,625 | 23.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.09 | 1.23 | 12.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lino
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts over the same decade. The percentage of Lino's identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black both saw increases, with the former category rising by 21.06% and the latter by 8.82%. However, those identifying as White and American Indian/Alaskan Native decreased by 32.58% and 32.79% respectively. The most significant change was among people with Hispanic ethnic identity. In 2000, they constituted 38.84% of all Lino's, but by 2010, the figure had surged to 51.75%. This dynamic change suggests a shift in the ethnic makeup of individuals carrying the Lino surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 38.84% | 51.75% | 33.24% |
| White | 44.32% | 29.88% | -32.58% |
| Black | 8.16% | 8.88% | 8.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.65% | 6.84% | 21.06% |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 2.23% | -7.47% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0.41% | -32.79% |