Explore the Family Name Errante
The meaning of Errante
Italian: from errante ‘wandering’, probably applied as a nickname for a wandering minstrel, an eccentric person, or a philanderer. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Giuseppe, Vincenzo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Errante in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Errante has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,643rd most popular surname in the United States and decreased slightly to 58,182nd in 2010, reflecting a drop of 6.48%. The total count of people with this surname also decreased marginally from 353 in 2000 to 349 in 2010, showing a decline of 1.13%. The representation of this surname in relation to others also dropped by 7.69%, from 0.13 per 100k people in 2000 to 0.12 per 100k people in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #58,182 | -6.48% |
| Count | 353 | 349 | -1.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Errante
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Errante identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 93.20% in 2000 to 90.26% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 6.23% in 2000 to 8.31% in 2010, equating to a 33.39% change. No Errantes identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.2% | 90.26% | -3.15% |
| Hispanic | 6.23% | 8.31% | 33.39% |
| 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% |