Explore the Family Name Gasparro
The meaning of Gasparro
Italian: from a variant of the personal name Gaspare, an equivalent of Casper. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Angelo, Antonio, Costantino, Donato, Giuseppe, Leonardo, Mauro, Michelangelo, Nichola, Nicola.
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How common is the last name Gasparro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gasparro has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45,651 and by 2010, it had dropped to 50,196, a decline of approximately 9.96%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 441 to 417, representing a 5.44% drop. The proportion per 100k individuals also saw a reduction of 12.5%, moving from 0.16 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,651 | #50,196 | -9.96% |
| Count | 441 | 417 | -5.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gasparro
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gasparro. Over the decade from 2000 to 2010, there were no reported changes in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, going from 2.27% to 5.52%, an increase of 143.17%. Conversely, those identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.01% to 93.29%, a change of -1.81%. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities also fell, from 2.49% to 1.20%, a decrease of 51.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.01% | 93.29% | -1.81% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 5.52% | 143.17% |
| Two or More Races | 2.49% | 1.2% | -51.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |