Explore the Family Name Nilo
The meaning of Nilo
Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian: from the personal name Nilo, from Latin Nilus, from the name of the river Nile. The name Nilus was borne by several Christian saints.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nilo in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nilo has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 54,522 in popularity with a count of 354, equating to a proportion of 0.13 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had improved to 51,830, while the count increased to 401, resulting in a slight rise in the proportion to 0.14 per 100,000. This represented a change of approximately 4.94 in rank and 13.28 in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #51,830 | 4.94% |
| Count | 354 | 401 | 13.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nilo
The ethnicity associated with the surname Nilo also shifted over the same decade, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 23.82, going from 18.93 in 2000 to 23.44 in 2010. People reporting two or more races rose significantly by 47.34, from 1.69 to 2.49. However, those claiming White ethnicity saw a decrease of -6.41, moving from 32.77 to 30.67. Similarly, the Hispanic representation also fell by -7.87, from 45.48 to 41.90. There was no change for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with both categories remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 45.48% | 41.9% | -7.87% |
| White | 32.77% | 30.67% | -6.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 18.93% | 23.44% | 23.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 2.49% | 47.34% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |