Explore the Family Name Terrio
The meaning of Terrio
1. Altered form of French Terriot (see Theriot). 2. Hispanic: unexplained. History: The majority of the American bearers of the surname Terrio are descendants of Jean Terriot from France (see Theriot).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Terrio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data for the surname Terrio, there has been a slight increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,493 with 1,133 individuals bearing the surname, which represented a proportion of 0.42 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank slightly improved to 21,371 with an increased count of 1,225 individuals representing the same proportion per 100,000 people. The overall change marked an increase by 8.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,493 | #21,371 | 0.57% |
| Count | 1,133 | 1,225 | 8.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Terrio
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Terrio. In 2000, a significant majority, 92.06%, identified as White, followed by 2.91% Black, 2.21% Hispanic, and 1.59% indicating they were of two or more races. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, there was a noticeable shift in the ethnic identity distribution. Though still predominant, the percentage of Whites decreased to 85.22%. The Hispanic percentage substantially increased to 9.47%, and there were small percentages, 1.55% each, identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native. Additionally, a tiny fraction, 0.82%, now identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. Meanwhile, those reporting two or more races decreased to 1.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.06% | 85.22% | -7.43% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 9.47% | 328.51% |
| Black | 2.91% | 1.55% | -46.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 1.39% | -12.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |