Explore the Family Name Passante
The meaning of Passante
Italian (southern): occupational name from passante ‘ferryman’, a derivative of passare ‘to pass or cross’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Nicola, Aldo, Bruna, Rocco, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Passante in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Passante has seen a marginal decrease in popularity between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 44,821st and by 2010 it slipped slightly to 46,219th, marking a change of -3.12 percent. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of people with the surname Passante increased from 451 to 461 during the same period, indicating a growth of 2.22 percent. As a result, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,821 | #46,219 | -3.12% |
| Count | 451 | 461 | 2.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Passante
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Passante identify as White. The percentage of White individuals with this surname marginally increased from 97.12% in 2000 to 97.40% in 2010. There is a small number of people who identify as Hispanic, albeit decreasing from 2.44% to 2.17%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 97.4% | 0.29% |
| Hispanic | 2.44% | 2.17% | -11.07% |
| 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% |