Explore the Family Name Biancardi
The meaning of Biancardi
Italian: patronymic or plural form of the medieval personal name Biancardo, from an ancient Germanic name composed of the elements blank ‘white, shining’ + hard ‘strong, brave’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Marco, Saverio, Carlo, Luigi, Mario, Pasquale, Sal, Sebastiano, Sergio, Stefano, Vittorio. Spanish Elia, Narciso, Osvaldo, Raul.
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How common is the last name Biancardi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Biancardi has seen a slight decrease in the United States from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of the surname dropped from 45,149 in 2000 to 46,902 in 2010, representing a 3.88% decrease. However, the count of individuals with the Biancardi surname slightly increased by 1.34%, from 447 in 2000 to 453 in 2010. The proportion of Biancardis per 100,000 people also fell by 11.76%, indicating that while the number of people bearing the surname may have slightly increased, their share among the total population decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,149 | #46,902 | -3.88% |
| Count | 447 | 453 | 1.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Biancardi
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Biancardi, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though the percentage dropped slightly from 93.29% in 2000 to 90.73% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among the Biancardis more than doubled, increasing by 136.61% over the decade. Additionally, a small percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander appeared in 2010, while the proportion identifying with two or more races or as Black was present in 2000 but had disappeared by 2010. There were no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.29% | 90.73% | -2.74% |
| Hispanic | 3.36% | 7.95% | 136.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.34% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |