Explore the Family Name Del Signore
The meaning of Del Signore
Italian: literally ‘of or belonging to the lord’ (see Signore), hence a name denoting the son or servant of a man bearing this title, nickname, or, in the sense ‘of or belonging to the Lord’, a Christian devotional name. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Santo, Angelo, Alessandra, Attilio, Bonaventura, Dino, Domenic, Domenico, Filomena, Gino, Guido, Italo.
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How common is the last name Del Signore in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Del Signore has seen a slight shift over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 20,578 in terms of popularity and this rank slightly dropped to 21,320 by 2010, marking a decrease of 3.61%. The actual count of individuals with this surname saw a modest increase from 1,197 in 2000 to 1,229 in 2010, showing a growth of 2.67%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 4.55% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,578 | #21,320 | -3.61% |
| Count | 1,197 | 1,229 | 2.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.42 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Del Signore
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Del Signore also experienced some changes over the same decade, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest percentage of people with this surname identified as White, with a slight increase from 97.24% in 2000 to 97.31% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander were present in 2000 but appear to have disappeared by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races declined slightly by 8.80%. Interestingly, there was a notable increase of 82.76% in those identifying as Hispanic, though they still make up a small proportion of the total. Individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native were not present in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 97.31% | 0.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.14% | -8.8% |
| Hispanic | 0.58% | 1.06% | 82.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |