Explore the Family Name De Fina
The meaning of De Fina
Italian: metronymic from the female personal name Fina. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Angelina, Fernando, Mario, Maurizio, Mauro, Vincente.
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How common is the last name De Fina in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname De Fina saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 42,134th most popular in the United States and by 2010 it had dropped to the 45,412th spot, marking a decrease of 7.78%. The total count of individuals with this surname also dipped from 485 in 2000 to 471 in 2010, representing a decline of 2.89%. The proportion of De Finas per 100,000 people in the U.S. population saw an 11.11% drop during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,134 | #45,412 | -7.78% |
| Count | 485 | 471 | -2.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Fina
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that majority of those carrying the De Fina surname identify as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 92.16% in 2000 to 91.08% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic made up the second largest group within the De Fina surname, growing from 4.95% in 2000 to 7.22% in 2010, which is an increase of 45.86%. The category of two or more races showed a significant decline, falling by 57.09% from 2.47% in 2000 to 1.06% in 2010. There were no individuals with the De Fina surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.16% | 91.08% | -1.17% |
| Hispanic | 4.95% | 7.22% | 45.86% |
| Two or More Races | 2.47% | 1.06% | -57.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |