Explore the Family Name Ambrosino
The meaning of Ambrosino
Italian: from a pet form of the personal name Ambrosio. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Antonio, Cosimo, Enrico, Carlo, Ciro, Gaetano, Gennaro, Giro, Giuseppe, Nunzio, Onofrio.
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How common is the last name Ambrosino in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on surname popularity, the surname Ambrosino has seen a rise in its rank and count between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ambrosino was ranked 18,667, but by 2010 it had risen to 17,874, marking a positive change of 4.25%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, going from 1,360 in 2000 to 1,565 in 2010, an increase of 15.07%. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased by 6%, from 0.5 to 0.53.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,667 | #17,874 | 4.25% |
| Count | 1,360 | 1,565 | 15.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.53 | 6% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ambrosino
Turning to the ethnicity linked to the surname Ambrosino, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a majority of individuals identifying as White, albeit with a slight decrease from 95.37% in 2000 to 94.06% in 2010. Over the same period, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more ethnic identities saw decreases of 13.64% and 12.99% respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals with the Ambrosino surname who identify as Hispanic experienced a significant increase, jumping from 2.5% in 2000 to 3.83% in 2010. No changes were reported for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.37% | 94.06% | -1.37% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 3.83% | 53.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 1.34% | -12.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.38% | -13.64% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |