Find out how popular the last name Filio is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Filio.

Filio, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Filio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Filio in America

Filio is the 87335th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Filio surname appeared 213 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Filio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Filio to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Filio

The surname FILIO has its roots in Italy, originating in the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is derived from the Latin word "filius," meaning "son." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive surname, referring to someone who was known as the son of a particular individual.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FILIO can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico," a collection of historical documents from the city of Genoa, dating back to the 13th century. In these records, the name appears spelled as "Fillio" and is often associated with individuals from the Ligurian region of northwestern Italy.

During the Renaissance period, several notable figures bore the surname FILIO. One such individual was Giovanni Battista Filio (1508-1592), a renowned Italian painter who was active in Genoa and Piacenza. His works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

Another notable FILIO from this era was Antonio Filio (1548-1618), a Genoese nobleman and diplomat who served as the ambassador of the Republic of Genoa to the court of King Henry IV of France in the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the FILIO surname gained prominence in Sicily. One of the most influential figures from this period was Vincenzo Filio (1634-1702), a Sicilian nobleman and politician who served as the mayor of Palermo and played a significant role in the city's governance during the Spanish rule.

Moving into the 18th century, the FILIO name can be found in various records from the Papal States, particularly in the regions of Lazio and Umbria. One notable figure from this era was Domenico Filio (1723-1798), a Catholic priest and scholar who authored several theological works and served as a professor at the University of Rome.

Throughout the 19th century, the FILIO surname continued to be present in various regions of Italy, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in fields such as law, medicine, and the arts. One example is Giuseppe Filio (1835-1901), a Neapolitan painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes depicting everyday life in southern Italy.

It is important to note that while the name FILIO has its origins in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the focus of this report is solely on the history and evolution of the surname within its place of origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Filio

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Filio.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Filio was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Filio has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Filio was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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