Explore the Family Name Termini

The meaning of Termini

Italian (southern): habitational name from any of the three places called Termini, in the provinces of Palermo, Messina, and Naples. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Rosario, Angelo, Mario, Antonino, Antonio, Concetta, Emilio, Fortunato, Margherita, Remo, Sal, Santina, Saverio.

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

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Termini has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 22,753rd most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 24,665th spot – an 8.4% decrease. The actual count of people with this surname also fell marginally during this period, from 1,053 to 1,012, a decline of 3.89%. The proportion of the population with the Termini surname per 100,000 people decreased by 12.82%, from 0.39 to 0.34.

20002010Change
Rank#22,753#24,665-8.4%
Count1,0531,012-3.89%
Proportion per 100k0.390.34-12.82%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Termini

When we look at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Termini, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as White -- 94.49% in 2000 and 93.58% in 2010, showing a minimal decrease of 0.96%. The Hispanic representation among those with the Termini surname saw a significant increase of 30%, growing from 3.80% in 2000 to 4.94% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose slightly, from 0.57% to 0.59%, while those claiming two or more races fell from 0.76% to 0.69%. There were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
White94.49%93.58%-0.96%
Hispanic3.8%4.94%30%
Two or More Races0.76%0.69%-9.21%
Asian/Pacific Islander0.57%0.59%3.51%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%