Explore the Family Name Episcopo
The meaning of Episcopo
Italian: from episcopo ‘bishop’ (from Latin episcopus (see Bishop), probably a nickname for someone who had a pious manner or perhaps a metonymic occupational name for someone in the service of a bishop). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Orazio, Pasquale, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Episcopo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Episcopo saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000 it was ranked 47,210th in popularity and rose slightly to 47,107th in 2010, reflecting a change of approximately 0.22%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 423 in 2000 to 451 in 2010, a jump of just over 6.62%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped slightly by 6.25% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,210 | #47,107 | 0.22% |
| Count | 423 | 451 | 6.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Episcopo
With regard to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Episcopo are predominantly white. In both 2000 and 2010, more than 96% identified as white, with a minimal decrease of 0.23% over the decade. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, at 3.07% in 2000, dropping slightly to 2.88% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native in either census year, suggesting no change in these ethnic identities over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 96.23% | -0.23% |
| Hispanic | 3.07% | 2.88% | -6.19% |
| 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% |