Explore the Family Name Assante
The meaning of Assante
Italian (mainly Naples): variant of Sante. This surname is also found in southern France. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Carmela, Ciro, Marco, Paolo, Salvatore. French Amelie, Andre, Armand.
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How common is the last name Assante in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Assante has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 48,963rd most popular surname, while by 2010 it had dropped slightly to 49,461st position, marking a change of -1.02%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 404 to 425 over the same period, indicating a growth of 5.2%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a small decrease of -6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,963 | #49,461 | -1.02% |
| Count | 404 | 425 | 5.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Assante
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Assante, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly, the surname is associated with the White ethnicity, however, there was a decrease from 93.81% in 2000 to 90.59% in 2010. The Hispanic and Black percentages saw increases of 78.28% and 10.77% respectively, even though they represent smaller portions of the overall distribution. There were no Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities reported for this surname during these years. Interestingly, the category of two or more races appeared in 2010 with a representation of 1.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.81% | 90.59% | -3.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 3.53% | 78.28% |
| Black | 2.97% | 3.29% | 10.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |