Explore the Family Name De Spirito
The meaning of De Spirito
Italian: variant of Di Spirito. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Attilio, Gilda, Marzio, Pasquale, Raffaele.
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How common is the last name De Spirito in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname De Spirito saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Back in 2000, it ranked 62,396th in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had slipped to 63,218th, marking a 1.32% decline. However, the number of individuals with this surname actually increased from 300 to 316 during this period, representing a growth rate of 5.33%. The proportion per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #63,218 | -1.32% |
| Count | 300 | 316 | 5.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Spirito
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname De Spirito identify as White, although there was a minor decrease in this group from 98% in 2000 to 96.52% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw a substantial increase of 58%, going from 2% in 2000 to 3.16% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in the number of De Spirito's identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those of two or more races over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98% | 96.52% | -1.51% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 3.16% | 58% |
| 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% |