Explore the Family Name La Scola
The meaning of La Scola
Italian: from scola, a dialect form of scuola ‘school’, either a topographic name for someone living by a school or working in one, or possibly for a member of a brotherhood. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Carina, Pietro, Sal.
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How common is the last name La Scola in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname La Scola experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 27,176th most popular name in the U.S., while by 2010, it had dropped to the 28,650th spot, representing a change of -5.42%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a modest reduction from 837 in 2000 to 832 in 2010, marking a -0.6% shift. Additionally, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people fell by -9.68%, from 0.31 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,176 | #28,650 | -5.42% |
| Count | 837 | 832 | -0.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name La Scola
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the La Scola surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, increasing slightly from 94.62% to 94.95%. The percentage of those identifying as Black saw the most significant growth, rising by 80% over the decade from 0.60% to 1.08%. However, the representation of Hispanic individuals within those carrying the La Scola surname decreased by -15.72%, from 2.99% in 2000 to 2.52% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander were present in 2000 at 0.84% but were not recorded in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races saw a reduction of -12.50%, from 0.96% in 2000 to 0.84% in 2010. Data for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.62% | 94.95% | 0.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.99% | 2.52% | -15.72% |
| Black | 0.6% | 1.08% | 80% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 0.84% | -12.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.84% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |