Explore the Family Name Indovina

The meaning of Indovina

Italian: occupational name from indovina (feminine form) ‘soothsayer, fortune teller, magician, wizard’, and in Sicily ‘praying mantis’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Mario, Salvatore.

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How common is the last name Indovina in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Indovina experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,392nd most popular surname, while in 2010 it dropped to 59,901st place, indicating a 6.22% dip in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly declined by 0.59%, from 339 in 2000 to 337 in 2010. Consequently, its proportion per 100k people fell from 0.13 to 0.11, marking a 15.38% drop.

20002010Change
Rank#56,392#59,901-6.22%
Count339337-0.59%
Proportion per 100k0.130.11-15.38%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Indovina

In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Indovina identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with minimal change at 97.05% and 97.03% respectively. Those identifying as two or more races remained almost steady at around 1.47% in 2000 and 1.48% in 2010. The census reported no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There was a notable change in those identifying as Hispanic, dropping from 1.47% in 2000 to no reported individuals in 2010.

20002010Change
White97.05%97.03%-0.02%
Two or More Races1.47%1.48%0.68%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Hispanic1.47%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%