Explore the Family Name Marsicano
The meaning of Marsicano
Italian: habitational name for someone from Marsico (see Marsico), or from the Marsica, an area in Abruzzo, with the agent suffix -ano. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Benedetto, Gabriele, Gennaro, Serafino.
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How common is the last name Marsicano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Marsicano has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 43,463rd in popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to 38,050th, representing a 12.45% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 468 in 2000 to 583 in 2010, a significant growth of 24.57%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Marsicano per 100,000 population also rose from 0.17 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,463 | #38,050 | 12.45% |
| Count | 468 | 583 | 24.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.2 | 17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marsicano
In terms of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, most individuals with the Marsicano surname identify as White, at 96.15% in 2000 and 94.68% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a considerable rise from 2.78% to 4.63%, a change of 66.55%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero, indicating no individuals with the Marsicano surname identified with these ethnicities. The category "Two or more races" was reported in 2000 at 1.07%, but no data is available for 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 94.68% | -1.53% |
| Hispanic | 2.78% | 4.63% | 66.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |