Explore the Family Name Bisogno
The meaning of Bisogno
Italian: from bisogno ‘want, need, lack’ (medieval Latin bisonium), possibly applied as a nickname for a poor person. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Gaetano, Genaro, Marcelo, Mario, Palma, Vito.
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How common is the last name Bisogno in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bisogno saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 64,750th in popularity but jumped to 64,200th in 2010, marking a slight increase of 0.85%. The number of individuals with the surname also grew from 287 in 2000 to 310 in 2010, which is an 8.01% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the surname Bisogno per 100,000 remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #64,200 | 0.85% |
| Count | 287 | 310 | 8.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bisogno
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Bisogno, as compiled from the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows a majority identifying as White, although there was a small decrease in this percentage from 94.77% in 2000 to 93.87% in 2010. The data indicates a growth in the Hispanic community carrying this surname, with an increase of 19.06% over the decade. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native within the Bisogno surname group during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.77% | 93.87% | -0.95% |
| Hispanic | 4.88% | 5.81% | 19.06% |
| 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% |