Explore the Family Name Insana
The meaning of Insana
Italian: probably an unflattering nickname from Sicilian insanu ‘insane, crazy’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Franco, Pietro, Tino, Elvira, Placido, Salvatore, Santo.
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How common is the last name Insana in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Insana saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 57,849th and dropped to 62,531st by 2010, representing an 8.09% decrease. The count of individuals with this name also fell slightly from 329 in 2000 to 320 in 2010, a change of -2.74%. This represents a drop in proportion per 100,000 people from 0.12 to 0.11, or -8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #62,531 | -8.09% |
| Count | 329 | 320 | -2.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Insana
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of people with the surname Insana identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although this percentage decreased slightly from 98.18% to 96.25%. Interestingly, there was no recorded ethnicity of Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic associated with this surname in 2000, but by 2010, each of these groups represented 1.56% of the Insanas. There were no changes in the percentages identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.18% | 96.25% | -1.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |