Explore the Family Name Gaspari
The meaning of Gaspari
1. Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Gaspare (see Casper). This surname is also found in Corsica. 2. In some cases also an Italianized form of Croatian Gašparić, patronymic from the personal name Gašpar, an equivalent of Casper, and possibly also of the Slovenian cognate Gašperčič (see Gasperi). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Rocco, Sante, Stefano, Aldo, Antonio, Cesare, Domenic, Donato, Emidio, Flavio, Gaetano.
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How common is the last name Gaspari in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gaspari has seen a reduction in its popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 32,856th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had dropped to the 39,960th position, marking a decrease of 21.62%. The count of people bearing this surname also fell from 658 in 2000 to 549 in 2010, indicating a decline of 16.57%. The proportion per 100k people similarly decreased by 20.83%, from 0.24 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,856 | #39,960 | -21.62% |
| Count | 658 | 549 | -16.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.19 | -20.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gaspari
In terms of ethnic identity, the Gaspari surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, around 95% of the bearers identified as White, with a minor decrease of 0.06% over the decade. The second most common ethnic identity was Hispanic, which saw a growth of 12.35% between 2000 and 2010, rising from 2.43% to 2.73%. There was a small percentage of individuals who fell into the 'Two or more races' category, decreasing slightly from 1.22% to 1.09% during the same period. No bearers of the Gaspari surname reported their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.14% | 95.08% | -0.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.43% | 2.73% | 12.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.09% | -10.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |