Explore the Family Name Lirio
The meaning of Lirio
Spanish and Portuguese: from lirio ‘lily’, applied as a nickname or as a Christian religious byname (because white lilies symbolize purity, particularly the Virgin Mary’s purity). This surname is most common in the Philippines.
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How common is the last name Lirio in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lirio has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 70,473 in 2000 to 62,189 in 2010, showing a growth of approximately 11.75 percent. Similarly, the count of people bearing this surname also increased by about 24.32 percent, from 259 to 322 during the same period. The proportion of the population with the last name Lirio per 100,000 rose by 10 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #62,189 | 11.75% |
| Count | 259 | 322 | 24.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lirio
On the ethnicity front, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lirio over the decade. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, although the percentage dropped slightly from 60.62 percent in 2000 to 59.32 percent in 2010. There was also a noticeable decline in those identifying as White, with the figure falling by around 19.55 percent. However, there was an increase in the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic, rising from 23.94 percent in 2000 to 27.33 percent in 2010. The percentages for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero. Overall, the data suggests a slight diversification in the ethnicity of people with the surname Lirio.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 60.62% | 59.32% | -2.14% |
| Hispanic | 23.94% | 27.33% | 14.16% |
| White | 11.97% | 9.63% | -19.55% |
| Two or More Races | 3.47% | 3.73% | 7.49% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |