Explore the Family Name Vicino
The meaning of Vicino
Italian: 1. from a short form of the personal name B(u)onvicino, literally ‘good neighbor’, an omen or well-wishing name. 2. topographic name from vicino ‘neighbor’ (from Latin vicinus, denoting a person who lives in the vicus ‘village’). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Giuseppe, Lorenzo, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Vicino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vicino is relatively uncommon in the United States. In 2000, it ranked 51,352 in popularity, and by 2010, it had slightly decreased in rank to 51,723, a change of -0.72%. Despite this slight decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Vicino surname increased from 381 in 2000 to 402 in 2010, a growth rate of 5.51%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.14 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,352 | #51,723 | -0.72% |
| Count | 381 | 402 | 5.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vicino
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Vicino surname, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we find that the vast majority of individuals identify as White — 90.81% in 2000 and 91.54% in 2010. A small percentage identifies as Hispanic (5.25% in 2000 and slightly less at 5.22% in 2010), and an even smaller fraction identifies as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.31% in 2000 increasing to 1.99% in 2010). There was a minimal decrease in those identifying as two or more races, from 1.31% in 2000 to 1.24% in 2010. No individuals reported as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.81% | 91.54% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 5.25% | 5.22% | -0.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.31% | 1.99% | 51.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.24% | -5.34% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |