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

Filo, 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 Filo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Filo in America

Filo is the 44109th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Filo surname appeared 488 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 Filo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Filo 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 Filo

The surname FILO is of Italian origin and can be traced back to the late medieval period in the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "filo," which means "thread" or "string," suggesting a potential connection to an ancestor's occupation related to textile production or threading.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the FILO surname can be found in historical documents from the city of Genoa, Italy, dating back to the late 1300s. These ancient manuscripts mention a family by the name of FILO residing in the Ligurian region, known for its thriving textile industry during that time.

In the 15th century, the FILO surname appeared in various records from the city of Florence, where several notable individuals bearing this name contributed to the flourishing Renaissance era. One such figure was Bartolomeo FILO (1420-1498), a skilled painter and fresco artist who left his artistic mark on numerous churches and public buildings throughout Tuscany.

As the name spread across Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as FILI and FILOS. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal errors in handwritten records. Interestingly, the name FILO shares similarities with the Latin word "filum," meaning "thread" or "line," further reinforcing its potential etymological connection.

In the 16th century, the FILO surname gained prominence in Venice, where a family of merchants and traders bearing this name played a significant role in the city's maritime commerce. One notable figure was Marco FILO (1525-1588), a successful merchant who established trade routes with the Byzantine Empire and the Levant.

As the centuries passed, the FILO surname continued to spread throughout Italy and beyond. In the 19th century, a prominent individual named Giancarlo FILO (1812-1887) made a name for himself as a renowned philosopher and writer, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

While the surname FILO is predominantly Italian, it has also found its way into other cultures and regions through migration and intermarriage. However, the vast majority of historical records and notable individuals associated with this surname can be traced back to its Italian roots, reflecting its enduring legacy in the annals of Italian history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Filo

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

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 Filo 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 Filo 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 Filo was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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