Explore the Family Name Zurlo
The meaning of Zurlo
Italian: nickname for a mad enthusiast or a wild, unpredictable person, from zurlo ‘mad enthusiasm’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Livio, Marino.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zurlo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zurlo saw a small increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,468th in terms of prevalence with 389 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, its rank had slightly improved to 50,275th and the count increased to 416 individuals, marking a growth rate of 6.94%. Despite this change, the proportion of the population with the surname Zurlo per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #50,275 | 0.38% |
| Count | 389 | 416 | 6.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zurlo
In regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Zurlo identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 95.12% in 2000 to 91.59% in 2010. There was a significant increase within the Hispanic community, which went from representing 3.34% of the Zurlos in 2000 to 7.21% in 2010. The percentage of Zurlos identifying with two or more races fell from 1.29% in 2000 to zero by 2010. No changes were observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.12% | 91.59% | -3.71% |
| Hispanic | 3.34% | 7.21% | 115.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |