Explore the Family Name Passantino
The meaning of Passantino
Italian: from a diminutive of Passante. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Sal, Vito, Antonella, Antonino, Carmela, Dante, Domenic, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Passantino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Passantino has seen a decline in popularity over a decade. Ranked 34,554th in 2000, it slipped to 36,970th in 2010, representing a drop of around 7 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 620 to 604 in the same period, a decrease of approximately 2.58 percent. Consequently, for every 100,000 people in the U.S., the proportion bearing the surname Passantino fell by 13.04 percent, from 0.23 to 0.20.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,554 | #36,970 | -6.99% |
| Count | 620 | 604 | -2.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Passantino
Regarding ethnicity, again based on Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some changes observed between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the Passantino surname saw a significant reduction of 38.51 percent, dropping from 1.61 percent to under 1 percent. However, those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities increased from 0.97 percent to 1.66 percent, a growth of about 71.13 percent. Meanwhile, the majority of people with this surname identified as White, although this group experienced a slight decrease from 96.45 percent to 94.70 percent. The Hispanic population within the Passantino surname group doubled from nearly 1 percent to over 2 percent. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 94.7% | -1.81% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 2.15% | 121.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.66% | 71.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.61% | 0.99% | -38.51% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |