Explore the Family Name Fiscella
The meaning of Fiscella
Italian (southern): 1. from a feminine pet form of Fisco, itself a shortened form of Frisco. 2. from Sicilian fiscella ‘small wicker basket for conserving cheese’, presumably a metonymic occupational name for a cheesemaker or basket maker. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Primo, Santo.
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How common is the last name Fiscella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fiscella saw a slight decrease in popularity rank from 2000 to 2010, dropping from 56,246th to 56,444th, a change of -0.35%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.47%, growing from 340 to 362 in the same period. The proportion of people named Fiscella per 100,000 also experienced a decrease, falling by 7.69% from 0.13 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #56,444 | -0.35% |
| Count | 340 | 362 | 6.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fiscella
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals carrying the Fiscella surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minor decrease of -0.52% over this decade. The percentage of Fiscellas identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising by 45.06% from 3.24% to 4.7%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.41% | 93.92% | -0.52% |
| Hispanic | 3.24% | 4.7% | 45.06% |
| 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% |