Explore the Family Name Muscatello
The meaning of Muscatello
Italian: 1. from a pet form of the personal name Muscato. 2. metonymic occupational name for a producer or seller of a sweet, musk-scented wine, muscatello. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carlo, Pierina.
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How common is the last name Muscatello in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Muscatello has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 47,735th and by 2010, it dropped to 49,268th, marking a 3.21% decline. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 417 to 427, a growth of 2.4%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped slightly from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #49,268 | -3.21% |
| Count | 417 | 427 | 2.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muscatello
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Muscatello, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, most individuals identify as White. In 2000, nearly all (99.76%) identified as White, but by 2010 that number had decreased slightly to 96.96%, showing a small change of -2.81%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic showed an increase from 0% in 2000 to 1.87% in 2010. The percentages for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.76% | 96.96% | -2.81% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |