Explore the Family Name Primiano

The meaning of Primiano

Italian: from the personal name Primiano (from Latin Primianus). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Angelo, Cosmo, Dante, Vittorino.

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How common is the last name Primiano in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Primiano has seen a rise in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 47,939 in terms of prevalence, and it had risen to 42,640 by 2010, reflecting an increase of 11.05%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 415 to 508 during this period, marking a substantial growth rate of 22.41%. Similarly, the proportion of people with the surname Primiano per 100,000 also rose from 0.15 to 0.17, which indicates a jump of 13.33%.

20002010Change
Rank#47,939#42,64011.05%
Count41550822.41%
Proportion per 100k0.150.1713.33%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Primiano

Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Primiano, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.63% of individuals with this surname identified as white, a figure that decreased to 94.29% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose slightly from 1.45% to 1.77%. Notably, in 2010, there were new entries of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those indicating two or more races, at 1.38% and 1.18%, respectively. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.

20002010Change
White96.63%94.29%-2.42%
Hispanic1.45%1.77%22.07%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%1.38%0%
Two or More Races0%1.18%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%