Explore the Family Name Nesta
The meaning of Nesta
Italian: from a shortened form of the medieval female personal name Onesta, from onesto ‘man of dignity and integrity’. This surname is also found in Mexico. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Nicola, Rocco, Salvatore, Alessandro, Giovanni. Spanish Amador, Cruz, Garcia Manuel, Jesus, Maria Elena.
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How common is the last name Nesta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nesta has seen a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,426, dropping slightly to 47,521 in 2010—a decrease of 2.36%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.24%, from 432 people in 2000 to 446 in 2010. This led to a slight decrease in proportion per 100,000 people from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,426 | #47,521 | -2.36% |
| Count | 432 | 446 | 3.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nesta
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows shifts within the distribution for the surname Nesta. In 2000, 78.01% identified as White, but this decreased to 68.61% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 20.37% in 2000 to 28.70% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black made up 1.12% and 1.35% respectively in 2010, where they were not represented in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and the category of 'Two or more races' also saw no representation in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.01% | 68.61% | -12.05% |
| Hispanic | 20.37% | 28.7% | 40.89% |
| Black | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |