Explore the Family Name Pacillo
The meaning of Pacillo
Italian (southern): from Pacillo, a pet form of the personal name Pace.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pacillo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pacillo has seen a decrease in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pacillo was ranked 73,154th, but by 2010, it had fallen to 92,719th—a drop of 26.74%. The number of individuals with this last name also decreased from 247 to 198 during this period, representing a 19.84% decline. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Pacillo per 100,000 people in the U.S. population dropped 22.22%, from 0.09 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #92,719 | -26.74% |
| Count | 247 | 198 | -19.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pacillo
When it comes to ethnicity, the Pacillo surname presents an interesting mix. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Pacillo identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 1.31% over the decade. There were no individuals who identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander (after 2000), or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more ethnicities increased by 40.43%, and those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant rise of 60.78%, suggesting a diversification of this surname's ethnic identity over time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.09% | 89.9% | -1.31% |
| Two or More Races | 3.24% | 4.55% | 40.43% |
| Hispanic | 2.83% | 4.55% | 60.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.43% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |