Explore the Family Name Sullo
The meaning of Sullo
Italian (southern): 1. from a short form of a personal name such as Tomasullo, a pet form of Tommaso (see Thomas). 2. variant of Sulla 1. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Alfonse, Angelo, Ennio, Palma, Sal, Salvatore, Santo.
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How common is the last name Sullo in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sullo saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sullo was ranked as the 35,445th most popular surname in the United States with a count of 601. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 38,265 with a count of 579, representing a decrease of 7.96% in rank and a 3.66% drop in count over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 also fell by 9.09%, from 0.22 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,445 | #38,265 | -7.96% |
| Count | 601 | 579 | -3.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sullo
When it comes to ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Sullo identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.67% of individuals with the surname Sullo identified as White, but this percentage declined to 93.26% by 2010, a change of -3.53%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, from 2.66% in 2000 to 5.35% in 2010, a 101.13% rise. Additionally, there was a slight increase in those identifying with two or more races, up to 1.38% in 2010. There were no individuals with the surname Sullo who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 93.26% | -3.53% |
| Hispanic | 2.66% | 5.35% | 101.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |