Explore the Family Name Naimo
The meaning of Naimo
Italian (Sicily; Nàimo): from the personal name Naimo, from Arabic nā‘im ‘delicate’. Compare Naim.
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How common is the last name Naimo in the United States?
The surname Naimo saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Naimo ranked 71,808 in popularity and dropped to 74,608 by 2010, reflecting a change of -3.9%. However, the total count of people with this surname slightly increased from 253 in 2000 to 259 in 2010, with a growth rate of 2.37%. The proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.09 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #74,608 | -3.9% |
| Count | 253 | 259 | 2.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Naimo
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the Naimo surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows little fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Naimos identified as White, with a small decrease from 96.05% in 2000 to 95.37% in 2010. The Hispanic population within the Naimo surname group, however, saw an increase from 2.37% to 3.09% over the decade, representing a growth rate of 30.38%. No individuals with the Naimo surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 95.37% | -0.71% |
| Hispanic | 2.37% | 3.09% | 30.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |