Explore the Family Name Passero
The meaning of Passero
Italian: from passero ‘sparrow’ (from Latin passer), a nickname from the bird, to which slyness was often imputed. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Domenic, Rocco, Angelo, Antonio, Carmine, Marino, Matteo, Philomena, Pietro, Silvio, Vito.
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How common is the last name Passero in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Passero has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 26,332nd in terms of popularity but rose to the 26,025th place by 2010, marking an improvement of 1.17%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 872 in 2000 to 942 in 2010, representing a growth of 8.03%. The proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,332 | #26,025 | 1.17% |
| Count | 872 | 942 | 8.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Passero
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Passero identify as White, accounting for 97.25% in 2000 which decreased slightly to 95.86% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.72% in 2000 to 2.55% in 2010, indicating a change of 48.26%. Interestingly, the 2010 data also showed a small fraction (0.64%) of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 95.86% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 2.55% | 48.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |