2000
#16,802
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,564
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.58
Rare Last name
Eugenio
Of Greek origin, meaning "well-born" or "noble," likely referring to someone of high social status or breeding.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,728 Americans carry the last name Eugenio. That puts it at #12,454 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.80 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 125,643 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Eugenio surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.7K
1 in 125,643
Census rank
#12,454
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.4K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,379 bearers of the surname Eugenio in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.80 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12454th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Eugenio, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 48.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (30.1%) and White (16.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Eugenio
The surname Eugenio has its roots in the ancient Greek name Eugenios, which means "well-born" or "of noble birth." The name was popular among the Greeks and later adopted by the Romans, who spread it throughout their vast empire.
Eugenio can be traced back to Italy, where it has been a well-established surname for centuries. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria during the Middle Ages, with some of the earliest recorded instances found in medieval documents from the 12th and 13th centuries.
One notable historical figure who bore the name Eugenio was Eugenio of Palermo, a 12th-century Sicilian scholar and philosopher. He is known for his writings on logic and metaphysics, which influenced the intellectual landscape of his time.
In the 14th century, a branch of the Eugenio family settled in the city of Florence, where they became prominent merchants and bankers. One of the most renowned members of this family was Eugenio di Bartolomeo Eugenio, a wealthy banker who lived from 1375 to 1447.
The surname Eugenio also made its way to Spain, where it is believed to have been introduced by Italian merchants and settlers during the Renaissance period. One notable Spanish figure with this surname was Eugenio Espejo, an 18th-century writer, lawyer, and independence activist from Quito, in modern-day Ecuador. He was born in 1747 and played a significant role in the movement for independence from Spanish rule.
Another prominent individual with the surname Eugenio was Eugenio Montale, an Italian poet and Nobel laureate who lived from 1896 to 1981. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest Italian poets of the 20th century and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1975.
In the United States, the surname Eugenio can be found among Italian-American communities, particularly in regions with a strong Italian heritage, such as the Northeast and parts of California. One notable American with this surname was Eugenio Colorni, an Italian-American philosopher and political activist who lived from 1909 to 1944. He was a prominent figure in the anti-fascist resistance movement during World War II.
Overall, the surname Eugenio has a rich historical legacy, spanning across various cultures and countries. Its origins can be traced back to ancient Greece and Italy, and it has been borne by numerous notable individuals throughout history, from scholars and writers to activists and poets.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Eugenio
Among Census respondents with the surname Eugenio, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 48.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (30.1%) and White (16.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Eugenio bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Eugenio surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander48.4% · 1,152
- Hispanic or Latino30.1% · 715
- White16.3% · 388
- Two or more races4.9% · 116
- Black or African American0.3% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Eugenio
Eugenio appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#13,545
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,238
+674 bearers (+43.1%)
Per 100,000 0.76
Rank movement Up 3,257 places
2020
#12,454
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,379
+141 bearers (+6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.80
Rank movement Up 1,091 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #16,802 | 1,564 | 0.58 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,545 | 2,238 | 0.76 | +674 bearers (+43.1%) | Up 3,257 places |
| 2020 | #12,454 | 2,379 | 0.80 | +141 bearers (+6.3%) | Up 1,091 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Eugenio surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,545 | #12,454 | 8.1% |
| Count | 2,238 | 2,379 | 6.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.76 | 0.80 | 4.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Eugenio bearers went from 2,238 to 2,379 (+6.3% change). The surname moved up 1,091 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,545 to #12,454.
FAQ
Eugenio surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Eugenio?
Name Census estimates that about 2,728 living Americans carry the surname Eugenio. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 125,643 residents.
How common is Eugenio?
Eugenio ranks #12,454 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.80 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,379 people with the surname Eugenio. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,728), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.8 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.80 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Eugenio.
Has Eugenio become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Eugenio went from 2,238 recorded bearers to 2,379. That is an increase of 141 (+6.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #13,545 to #12,454.
What does the Census say about the background of Eugenio?
Among Census respondents with the surname Eugenio, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 48.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (30.1%) and White (16.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Eugenio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 48.4% (1,152 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Eugenio appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (48.4%), Hispanic (30.1%), White (16.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Eugenio (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Eugenio mean?
Of Greek origin, meaning "well-born" or "noble," likely referring to someone of high social status or breeding. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Eugenio (0.80 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Eugenio?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.