Explore the Family Name Bisceglia
The meaning of Bisceglia
Italian: habitational name from Bisceglie in Apulia (earlier recorded as Bisceglia). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Cosimo, Domenic, Matteo, Vito, Antonio, Chiara, Egidio, Gaspare, Marco, Massimo, Pasquale.
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How common is the last name Bisceglia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bisceglia saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 30,161st in terms of prevalence, while in 2010 it dropped slightly to 30,477th. Despite this minor shift in rank, the number of individuals bearing the Bisceglia surname grew from 733 to 766, marking an increase of 4.5%. However, relative to the overall population, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people decreased by 3.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,161 | #30,477 | -1.05% |
| Count | 733 | 766 | 4.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bisceglia
Regarding ethnicity, the census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Bisceglia surname identified as White, making up 95.36% in 2000 and 94.13% in 2010. The data also indicated some diversification of ethnic identity within individuals carrying the Bisceglia name over the decade. Hispanic representation nearly doubled from 2.05% in 2000 to 3.92% in 2010. Additionally, the data showed a minor presence of individuals identifying as Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but these figures either declined or were suppressed for privacy in the 2010 census. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, a category that previously had no representation among those with the Bisceglia surname in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.36% | 94.13% | -1.29% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 3.92% | 91.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.04% | -23.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.82% | 0% | 0% |