Explore the Family Name Bifulco
The meaning of Bifulco
Italian (southern): nickname from Sicilian bbifurcu ‘scoundrel, rascal’, or from Italian bifolco ‘plowman’, ‘boor’, both from Late Latin bufulcus, bubulcus. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Gennaro, Salvatore, Annamarie, Giuseppe, Luigi.
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How common is the last name Bifulco in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bifulco has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,198th in popularity and this rank dropped to 39,960th in 2010, marking a change of -4.61. The count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 545 in 2000 to 549 in 2010, showing a growth of 0.73. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a minor decrease from 0.2 to 0.19 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,198 | #39,960 | -4.61% |
| Count | 545 | 549 | 0.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bifulco
Talking about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bifulco according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no significant changes found for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Bifulco identify as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 96.33% in 2000 to 93.62% in 2010, reflecting a change of -2.81. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic category, going from 2.94% in 2000 to 5.28% in 2010, an increase of 79.59%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 93.62% | -2.81% |
| Hispanic | 2.94% | 5.28% | 79.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |