Explore the Family Name Restifo
The meaning of Restifo
Italian (Sicily): variant of Restivo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Filippo, Salvatore, Agatino, Angelo, Carmelo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Restifo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Restifo saw a moderate increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,676th most popular surname, climbing to 66,371st place by 2010, a change of 0.46 percent. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 277 in 2000 to 298 in 2010, representing an increase of 7.58 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #66,371 | 0.46% |
| Count | 277 | 298 | 7.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Restifo
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Restifo surname. The overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, making up 96.75 percent in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.30 percent by 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, increasing marginally from 2.17 percent in 2000 to 2.35 percent in 2010. Interestingly, there were no registered instances of individuals with the Restifo surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 95.3% | -1.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 2.35% | 8.29% |
| 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% |