Explore the Family Name De Stefano
The meaning of De Stefano
Italian: patronymic from the personal name Stefano. Compare Di Stefano. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Angelo, Salvatore, Rocco, Gennaro, Santo, Carlo, Pasquale, Sal, Antonio, Biagio, Cosmo.
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How common is the last name De Stefano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname De Stefano experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 4,581 in 2000, it fell to 4,975 by 2010, marking an 8.6% decrease. The actual count of individuals with the surname also saw a marginal reduction from 7,103 in 2000 to 7,058 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of De Stefano per 100,000 people also fell by 9.13%, from 2.63 in 2000 to 2.39 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,581 | #4,975 | -8.6% |
| Count | 7,103 | 7,058 | -0.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.63 | 2.39 | -9.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Stefano
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname De Stefano, Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some intriguing fluctuations over the same decade. Although the majority remain White (94.72% in 2010, down slightly from 95.85% in 2000), there has been a significant increase in those identifying as Black (rising from 0.08% to 0.27%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (increasing from 0.30% to 0.51%). The percentage of De Stefanos of Hispanic ethnicity also rose notably from 2.27% to 3.40%. Conversely, there was a decrease in those reporting two or more races (from 1.32% to 0.99%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 0.18% to 0.11%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.85% | 94.72% | -1.18% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 3.4% | 49.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 0.99% | -25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.51% | 70% |
| Black | 0.08% | 0.27% | 237.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.18% | 0.11% | -38.89% |