Explore the Family Name Migliaccio
The meaning of Migliaccio
Italian: 1. nickname or occupational name from migliaccio, denoting a millet pie or bread (from miglio ‘millet’). 2. from a derivative of Miglio 1. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Angelo, Giovanni, Clemente, Concetta, Sal, Alessandra, Carlo, Carmine, Dino, Dominico, Fausto.
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How common is the last name Migliaccio in the United States?
The surname Migliaccio, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Migliaccio was ranked 17,510 in terms of popularity, with a count of 1,483 individuals carrying that surname. By 2010, the rank had slightly decreased to 18,054 while the count increased by 4.18% to 1,545 individuals. This change, however, resulted in a slight decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people, dropping from 0.55 to 0.52.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,510 | #18,054 | -3.11% |
| Count | 1,483 | 1,545 | 4.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.52 | -5.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Migliaccio
In regards to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a slight shift for the surname Migliaccio. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname identified as White (97.37%), with a small percentage identifying as Hispanic (1.15%) and an even smaller percentage identifying as two or more races (0.88%). By 2010, while the White identity still held the majority at 95.02%, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising to 3.30%. Also noteworthy is the emergence of Black identity within this group, accounting for 0.58% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.37% | 95.02% | -2.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 3.3% | 186.96% |
| Black | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 0.52% | -40.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |