Explore the Family Name Astarita
The meaning of Astarita
Italian (southern): possibly a nickname from Greek astritēs ‘asp’ (a type of snake), from astēr ‘star’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Gianni, Tommaso.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Astarita in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Astarita saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname dropped by almost 5%, from 45,909 in 2000 to 48,160 in 2010. Despite this slide in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname Astarita marginally increased by 0.23 during the same period, from 438 to 439. However, this slight increase did not impact the proportion per 100k, which witnessed a decrease of 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,909 | #48,160 | -4.9% |
| Count | 438 | 439 | 0.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Astarita
In terms of ethnicity, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there was little change between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority of people with the surname Astarita identify as White, with a slight decrease from 97.49% in 2000 to 97.04% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic, which was 1.60% in 2000, dropped to zero by 2010. Similarly, no Astaritas reported having two or more races for both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.49% | 97.04% | -0.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |