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

Nilo, 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 Nilo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nilo in America

Nilo is the 51830th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nilo surname appeared 401 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 Nilo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nilo 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 Nilo

The surname "NILO" is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the central region of Lazio. The earliest records of the name can be traced back to the 14th century, during the Renaissance period. The name is thought to have derived from the Latin word "Nilus," which means "of the Nile River." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who had traveled to or lived near the Nile River region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "NILO" can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the town of Velletri, located in the province of Rome. The document mentions a certain "Giovanni Nilo," who was a local merchant and landowner. It is possible that this individual or his ancestors may have had some connection to the Nile River region, either through trade or travel.

In the 16th century, the name "NILO" appeared in several official records from the city of Rome. One notable example is Francesco Nilo, a renowned artist and sculptor who lived from 1525 to 1590. His works can still be seen in various churches and museums throughout Italy, including the Vatican.

During the 17th century, the surname "NILO" gained prominence in the southern region of Calabria. One of the most well-known individuals with this name was Antonio Nilo, a philosopher and theologian who was born in Reggio Calabria in 1618 and died in 1692. He authored several influential works on metaphysics and theology.

Another noteworthy figure was Vincenzo Nilo, a prominent lawyer and jurist who lived from 1670 to 1745. He served as a judge in the Sacro Regio Consiglio, the highest court of the Kingdom of Naples, and was highly respected for his legal expertise and integrity.

In the 18th century, the name "NILO" spread to other parts of Italy, including the northern regions. One notable individual was Giuseppe Nilo, a successful businessman and philanthropist from Milan, who lived from 1745 to 1823. He is remembered for his generous contributions to various charitable organizations and his support for the arts and education.

Over the centuries, the surname "NILO" has also been associated with various place names and older spellings. For example, the town of Nilo Calabro in the province of Cosenza is believed to have derived its name from the presence of families with the surname "NILO" in the area. Additionally, some historical documents may have recorded the name with slight variations, such as "Nili" or "Nilo."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nilo

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

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

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