Explore the Family Name Mondello
The meaning of Mondello
Italian: habitational name from Mondello in Palermo province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Sal, Salvatore, Rocco, Antonino, Basilio, Benedetto, Carmella, Carmine, Francesca, Guido, Mario, Natale, Nunzio, Placido, Tino.
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How common is the last name Mondello in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mondello has shown a consistent popularity rank in the U.S., retaining the 20,248th position in both 2000 and 2010. The number of people with the surname Mondello, however, grew marginally from 1,223 in 2000 to 1,314 in 2010, marking an increase of 7.44%. The proportion of people named Mondello per 100,000 remained steady at 0.45 during this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,247 | #20,248 | 0% |
| Count | 1,223 | 1,314 | 7.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mondello
Turning to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Mondello identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 97.14% in 2000 to 95.51% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic increased by 25.53%, making up 2.36% of Mondellos by 2010. Interestingly, the census recorded a rise in Mondellos who identify as being of two or more ethnicities, moving from 0.65% in 2000 to 0.99% in 2010. A small percentage (0.53%) appeared in the Asian/Pacific Islander category in 2010, which wasn't present in 2000, while the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories saw no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.14% | 95.51% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 2.36% | 25.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 0.99% | 52.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |