Explore the Family Name Zerillo
The meaning of Zerillo
Italian (southern): from a pet form of the personal name Zero. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Vito, Antonio, Leonardo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zerillo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zerillo has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Zerillo ranked 69,428 in popularity with a count of 264 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 73,911 with a count of 262, marking a decrease of 6.46% in rank and 0.76% in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 10%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #73,911 | -6.46% |
| Count | 264 | 262 | -0.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zerillo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Zerillo, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 96.21% in 2000 and 96.18% in 2010. This implies a marginal decline of 0.03%. The Hispanic representation within this surname increased from 1.89% to 2.67% over the same period, a substantial increase of 41.27%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 96.18% | -0.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 2.67% | 41.27% |
| 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% |