Explore the Family Name Nasca
The meaning of Nasca
Italian (Sicily): from Sicilian nasca ‘nostril’, applied as a nickname for someone with a snub, flat, or turned-up nose, and also for a pedant. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Carlo, Dominico.
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How common is the last name Nasca in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nasca has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Nasca was ranked 25,673rd in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 27,411th rank, representing a decline of 6.77%. The total count of individuals with the Nasca surname also dropped from 902 in 2000 to 880 in 2010, a decrease of 2.44%. Similarly, the proportion of Nascas per 100,000 people fell by 9.09% from 0.33 to 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,673 | #27,411 | -6.77% |
| Count | 902 | 880 | -2.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.3 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nasca
The ethnic identity associated with the Nasca surname has shown some shifts according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, falling slightly from 93.9% in 2000 to 90.91% in 2010, there was a noticeable increase among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic. The percentage of Nascas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 52.24%, from 0.67% in 2000 to 1.02% in 2010. Those claiming Hispanic ethnicity rose from 3.77% to 5.91%, an increase of 56.76%. Furthermore, the proportion of those reporting two or more races grew by 27.82%, from 1.33% to 1.7%. However, no changes were recorded for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.9% | 90.91% | -3.18% |
| Hispanic | 3.77% | 5.91% | 56.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.7% | 27.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 1.02% | 52.24% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |