Explore the Family Name Lo Grasso
The meaning of Lo Grasso
Italian (southern): variant of Grasso, with the addition of the definite article lo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Vito, Domenic, Ottavio, Pasquale, Rocco, Silvio.
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How common is the last name Lo Grasso in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lo Grasso has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 33,528th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to the 33,241st spot, showing an increase of 0.86%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 642 to 688 during this period, marking a rise of 7.17%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped slightly by 4.17%, moving from 0.24 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,528 | #33,241 | 0.86% |
| Count | 642 | 688 | 7.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lo Grasso
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lo Grasso also saw some changes over the decade, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of Lo Grasso bearers identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 96.42% in 2000 to 94.04% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.02% to 3.20%. Representation among Asian/Pacific Islanders went from non-existent in 2000 to 1.02% in 2010. Moreover, individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races saw a 33.03% increase over the decade. Nonetheless, there were no recorded changes for Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identifiers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.42% | 94.04% | -2.47% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 3.2% | 58.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.45% | 33.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |