Explore the Family Name Salzano
The meaning of Salzano
Italian (mainly Campania): probably a habitational name for someone from a place in Avellino province named Salza Irpina. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Gennaro, Nicolina, Antonio, Biagio, Carlo, Dario, Giuseppe, Guido, Lucio, Pasquale, Saverio.
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How common is the last name Salzano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Salzano saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. From being ranked 29,625th in 2000, it slipped to 29,918th in 2010, representing a change of -0.99%. However, the number of individuals with the surname Salzano actually increased during this period, from 750 to 785, marking an increase of 4.67%. The proportion of people named Salzano per 100,000 also dipped slightly by -3.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,625 | #29,918 | -0.99% |
| Count | 750 | 785 | 4.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salzano
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Salzano over the decade. In 2000, the majority of those with the surname identified as White (95.33%), followed by Hispanic (3.07%), and two or more races (1.20%). By 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White had slightly decreased to 92.48%, while the percentage identifying as Hispanic had risen significantly to 5.48%. Those identifying as two or more races dropped to 0.76%. For the first time in 2010, a small portion (0.76%) of individuals with the surname Salzano identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. The categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native reported no individuals with the surname Salzano in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.33% | 92.48% | -2.99% |
| Hispanic | 3.07% | 5.48% | 78.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 0.76% | -36.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |