Explore the Family Name Metallo
The meaning of Metallo
Italian (southern): from the Greek vocabulary word metallon ‘metal’, used as a nickname for a miner or for someone with a clear or metallic tone of voice. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Canio, Nicola, Rocco, Vincenzo.
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How common is the last name Metallo in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Metallo has seen a slight increase over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 46,000 in terms of popularity but by 2010, it had moved up to rank 44,423. This represents a positive change of 3.43%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 437 in 2000 to 484 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 10.76%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,000 | #44,423 | 3.43% |
| Count | 437 | 484 | 10.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Metallo
When examining the ethnic identity tied to the surname Metallo, as presented by the Decennial U.S. Census, we see some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with an increase from 94.05% in 2000 to 95.04% in 2010. There's been an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 3.43% to 4.13%, indicating a 20.41% change. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped significantly from 2.06% to zero within the same time frame. The Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.05% | 95.04% | 1.05% |
| Hispanic | 3.43% | 4.13% | 20.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |