Explore the Family Name Nudo
The meaning of Nudo
Italian: from nudo ‘naked’, perhaps a nickname for a barefoot or bare-headed individual, or someone who was destitute, defenceless, or powerless. Alternatively, it may have been applied as a topographic name for someone who lived in a barren area. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Santo, Domenico, Raffaele, Rocco, Silvio, Tommaso.
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How common is the last name Nudo in the United States?
The surname Nudo showed a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Nudo was ranked as the 35,721st most popular surname, with an estimated 595 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, it had fallen to the 41,100th position, indicating a drop of approximately 15.06%. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell by nearly 11% during this period, dropping to 530. The proportion of people named Nudo per 100k population fell by 18.18%, from 0.22 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,721 | #41,100 | -15.06% |
| Count | 595 | 530 | -10.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.18 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nudo
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Nudo. The majority identified as White, accounting for about 89.43% of the population in 2010, down slightly from 91.6% in 2000. A small but growing percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic. These groups increased by 17.30% and 55.78% respectively between 2000 and 2010. The number of individuals identifying as two or more races saw a decline of 21.43%, while those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant, with no reported individuals in these categories in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.6% | 89.43% | -2.37% |
| Hispanic | 3.03% | 4.72% | 55.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.7% | 4.34% | 17.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 1.32% | -21.43% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |