Explore the Family Name Magistro
The meaning of Magistro
Italian: from magistro ‘master’, a Latinized form of maestro (from Latin magister), applied as a status name or an occupational name for a teacher, master craftsman, or scholar. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Filippo, Sal, Dino, Donato, Nicola, Pasquale, Salvatore, Vito.
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How common is the last name Magistro in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Magistro saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 45,482 in terms of prevalence in 2000, it slipped to 49,268 by 2010, marking an 8.32% decrease. The count of individuals bearing this surname also dipped slightly from 443 to 427, a 3.61% drop. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.16 with the surname Magistro in 2000, but this figure edged down to 0.14 by 2010, a 12.5% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #49,268 | -8.32% |
| Count | 443 | 427 | -3.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Magistro
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Magistro identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 98.65% in 2000 to 96.72% by 2010. In contrast, the percentage identifying with two or more races rose from 0% in 2000 to 1.87% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals with the surname Magistro identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.65% | 96.72% | -1.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |