Explore the Family Name Modena
The meaning of Modena
Italian and Jewish (from Italy): habitational name from the city of Modena in Emilia-Romagna. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Silvio, Angelo, Pasquale, Peppino, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Modena in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Modena showed a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname went up from 54385 to 54178, an increase of around 0.38%. Meanwhile, the count also increased by 7.32%, from 355 individuals in 2000 to 381 in 2010. Despite these increases, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population remained stable at 0.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #54,178 | 0.38% |
| Count | 355 | 381 | 7.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Modena
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of individuals with the Modena surname identifying as White decreased by about 4.70% (from 86.20% to 82.15%), those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a substantial increase, up 73.76% from 4.23% to 7.35%. Similarly, there was a significant increase for those identifying as Black, up 43.87% from 3.10% to 4.46%. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic rose modestly from 5.07% to 5.77%, reflecting a 13.81% increase. There was no change reported in the groups identifying as having two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.2% | 82.15% | -4.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.23% | 7.35% | 73.76% |
| Hispanic | 5.07% | 5.77% | 13.81% |
| Black | 3.1% | 4.46% | 43.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |