Explore the Family Name Truglio
The meaning of Truglio
Italian: possibly a nickname from southern Italian trùgliu, Sicilian trugghiu ‘stocky, thickset; chubby’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Vito, Stefano, Aida, Francesco, Mario, Paolo.
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How common is the last name Truglio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Truglio showed a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked at 50,572 in terms of popularity, and the count was 388 for every 100,000 individuals. Ten years later, in 2010, the ranking had improved to 49,636, and the count increased by 9.02% to 423 per 100,000 individuals. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the Truglio surname remained constant at 0.14 for every 100,000 people throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #49,636 | 1.85% |
| Count | 388 | 423 | 9.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Truglio
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the Truglio surname. In 2000, 96.91% of those with this surname identified as White, but by 2010 this percentage had decreased to 89.60%. During the same period, the percentage of individuals with this surname who identified as Hispanic surged from 2.84% to 9.69%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 89.6% | -7.54% |
| Hispanic | 2.84% | 9.69% | 241.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |