Explore the Family Name Lio
The meaning of Lio
1. Italian (southern): most likely a variant of Leo, from a local form, but possibly also from a shortened form of a name such as Leonardo, Leopardo, or from Greek leios ‘smooth, glossy’, presumably applied as a nickname. 2. Catalan (Lió): habitational name from Lió in Girona province, Catalonia (Spain). This surname is very rare in Spain. 3. Chinese: alternative Cantonese Romanization of the surname 廖, see Liao. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Antonio, Carmine, Dante, Enrico, Francesco, Gino, Giovanni, Pietro. Spanish Alicia, Mario, Salvadore, Alejandro, Angel, Armando, Jose, Manuel, Miguel, Ramon, Rosario.
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How common is the last name Lio in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lio has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,350th in terms of popularity with 457 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, it had moved up to the 42,094th position with an increase of 5.09% in rank, while the count of people with the surname increased by 12.91% to 516. The proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,350 | #42,094 | 5.09% |
| Count | 457 | 516 | 12.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lio
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lio according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a slight increase from 38.51% to 38.95%. There was a decrease of 11.41% in the category of two or more races, bringing it down to 2.33%. Individuals identifying as White decreased significantly from 46.83% to 40.70%, marking a 13.09% decrease. However, the Hispanic group recorded a considerable increase from 11.60% to 16.86%, indicating a growth of 45.34%. There were no changes for those identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 46.83% | 40.7% | -13.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 38.51% | 38.95% | 1.14% |
| Hispanic | 11.6% | 16.86% | 45.34% |
| Two or More Races | 2.63% | 2.33% | -11.41% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |