Explore the Family Name Meglio
The meaning of Meglio
Italian: from a personal name derived from Latin melior ‘better’, or from a shortened form of Amelio. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Franco, Nicola, Sal, Vito. Spanish Angelina, Mario, Olivio, Raimundo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meglio in the United States?
According to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Meglio has increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Meglio was ranked 57,252 in terms of commonness among surnames in the United States. By 2010, it had risen to 54,752—a positive change of 4.37 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 333 in 2000 to 376 in 2010, marking a 12.91 percent increase. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Meglio per 100,000 people in the United States slightly increased from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #54,752 | 4.37% |
| Count | 333 | 376 | 12.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meglio
Looking at the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Meglio, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most are of White ethnicity. In 2000, 94.89 percent identified as White which decreased slightly to 92.29 percent by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.40 percent in 2000 to 3.99 percent in 2010. Interestingly, the Meglio surname emerged within the Black community in 2010, accounting for 1.60 percent of the total, whereas there were no recorded instances in 2000. Individuals identifying with two or more races held the surname in 2000, at 1.80 percent, but there were no such instances in 2010. No changes were noted in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.89% | 92.29% | -2.74% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 3.99% | 66.25% |
| Black | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |