Explore the Family Name Recupero
The meaning of Recupero
Italian (southern, mainly Sicily): from ricupero ‘recovered, regained’, bestowed as a personal name on a child born after the death of an elder brother. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Aldo, Emilio, Mario, Paolo, Sal, Vittorio.
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How common is the last name Recupero in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Recupero increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 39,052nd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 37,899th, reflecting a growth of 2.95 percent. The count or number of people with this surname also increased from 531 in 2000 to 586 in 2010, a rise of 10.36 percent. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,052 | #37,899 | 2.95% |
| Count | 531 | 586 | 10.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Recupero
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Recupero identified as White, with a slight decrease from 91.15 percent in 2000 to 90.96 percent in 2010. However, there was a notable increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 4.14 in 2000 to 5.46 in 2010, a change of 31.88 percent. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black also saw minor increases, while the percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased significantly from 2.45 in 2000 to 1.19 in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.15% | 90.96% | -0.21% |
| Hispanic | 4.14% | 5.46% | 31.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.32% | 1.37% | 3.79% |
| Two or More Races | 2.45% | 1.19% | -51.43% |
| Black | 0.94% | 1.02% | 8.51% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |