Explore the Family Name Margo
The meaning of Margo
1. Italian (Sicily; Margò): probably from the French personal name Margot. 2. French: variant of Margot.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Margo in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Margo saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 36,129th in popularity, falling to 37,792nd by 2010, representing a 4.6% drop. The actual count of individuals with the surname marginally increased from 586 to 588 during that decade, an increase of 0.34%. However, when we look at the proportion per 100,000 people, the number decreased by 9.09%, from 0.22 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,129 | #37,792 | -4.6% |
| Count | 586 | 588 | 0.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Margo
Discussing the ethnicity associated with the surname Margo, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were significant changes from 2000 to 2010. Those identifying as White remained consistent at approximately 76%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased by 10.89%, going from 16.72% to 18.54%. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black increased significantly by 69.01%, from 1.71% to 2.89%. However, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races in 2010, compared to 1.02% and 2.22% respectively in 2000. A notable decrease was also observed in individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, decreasing from 2.22% in 2000 to 1.02% in 2010, a change of -54.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.11% | 76.19% | 0.11% |
| Hispanic | 16.72% | 18.54% | 10.89% |
| Black | 1.71% | 2.89% | 69.01% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.22% | 1.02% | -54.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.02% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.22% | 0% | 0% |