Explore the Family Name Adinolfi
The meaning of Adinolfi
Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Adinolfo, which is of ancient Germanic origin, composed of the elements ad(al) ‘noble’ + wolf ‘wolf’. Compare the German Adolf. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Carlo, Carmela, Francesco, Italia, Luciano, Palma, Rocco, Sal, Vincenzo.
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How common is the last name Adinolfi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Adinolfi has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 29,142 with 766 individuals carrying the name, while in 2010, it dropped slightly to rank 30,367 but saw an increase in count to 770. This indicates that though the number of people with the Adinolfi surname increased by 0.52 percent, its overall proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.14 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,142 | #30,367 | -4.2% |
| Count | 766 | 770 | 0.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Adinolfi
In terms of ethnicity associated with the Adinolfi surname, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as White, although there has been a small decrease of 1.47 percent from 2000 to 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic have seen the most significant change, increasing by 80.56 percent. A small percentage also identified as having two or more ethnic identities, which increased by 16.67 percent. The number of people identified as Asian/Pacific Islander was previously suppressed for privacy in 2000 but showed a presence in the 2010 census. There were no recorded instances of the surname Adinolfi being associated with individuals who identify as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.87% | 95.45% | -1.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.6% | 80.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 0.91% | 16.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |