Explore the Family Name Pio
The meaning of Pio
Italian; Spanish (Pío): from the personal name, Italian Pio, Spanish Pío, meaning ‘pious, devout’ (from Latin Pius), or a nickname with the same meaning. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Leticia, Carlos, Fernando, Francisco, Joaquina, Manuel, Pedro. Italian Antonio, Bartolomeo, Angelo, Arturo, Carlo, Caterina, Justo, Pasquale, Rafaela, Silva.
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How common is the last name Pio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pio has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pio ranked as the 22,706th most common surname in the United States. By 2010, it had climbed to the 21,009th spot, representing a 7.47% increase in rank. Over this same period, the absolute count of people with the surname Pio also increased from 1,056 to 1,252, an increase of 18.56%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Pio per 100,000 people similarly rose from 0.39 to 0.42, marking a growth of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,706 | #21,009 | 7.47% |
| Count | 1,056 | 1,252 | 18.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.42 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pio
With regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Pio between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 66.38% of those bearing the surname identified as White. This percentage dropped to 54.95% in 2010, a decrease of 17.22%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic increased from 23.20% to 31.79%, marking a 37.03% growth. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with the Pio surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw a significant increase, rising from 6.06% to 8.95%, a 47.69% change. Although the Black population was reported as 0% in 2000, by 2010, 1.92% of individuals with the surname Pio identified as Black. Lastly, 0.72% of Pios identified as American Indian/Alaskan Native in 2010, a category that was not represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.38% | 54.95% | -17.22% |
| Hispanic | 23.2% | 31.79% | 37.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.06% | 8.95% | 47.69% |
| Black | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.75% | 1.68% | -38.91% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |