Explore the Family Name Sileo
The meaning of Sileo
Italian: possibly a habitational name for someone from Sila, a mountainous region of southern Calabria. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Vito, Angelo, Carmela, Carmine, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Sileo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sileo has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 27,562 in terms of commonality but fell to rank 30,799 in 2010, indicating an 11.74% decrease in its ranking. The number of people with the Sileo surname also dropped from 823 to 756, marking an 8.14% reduction within the decade. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also experienced a downward shift from 0.31 to 0.26, marking a 16.13% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,562 | #30,799 | -11.74% |
| Count | 823 | 756 | -8.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.26 | -16.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sileo
The ethnic identity associated with the Sileo surname also saw some shifts during this period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased slightly from 0.61 to 0.66. However, those identifying as two or more races declined to zero percent in 2010 from 0.97% in 2000. Those identifying as White remained the majority, although their percentage decreased slightly from 97.08% to 95.11%. An interesting increase was noted in those identifying as Hispanic - their representation saw a significant rise of 226.8%, moving from 0.97% in 2000 to 3.17% in 2010. The percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native held steady at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 95.11% | -2.03% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 3.17% | 226.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.66% | 8.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |