Explore the Family Name San Severino
The meaning of San Severino
Italian (mainly Naples): habitational name from San Severino Lucano in Potenza, San Severino Marche in Macerata, or Mercato San Severino in Salerno, all so named from the dedication of their churches to Saint Severinus (see Severin). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Cono, Enrico, Rocco, Canio, Giuseppe, Vito.
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How common is the last name San Severino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname San Severino has seen a modest increase in the United States over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 48,963rd most common surname, and by 2010, it had risen to the 47,186th spot, marking a rank increase of 3.63%. The number of people bearing this surname also grew from 404 in 2000 to 450 in 2010, which is an 11.39% rise. However, its proportion among every 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,963 | #47,186 | 3.63% |
| Count | 404 | 450 | 11.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name San Severino
The ethnic identity associated with the San Severino surname has also experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 93.81% in 2000 to 89.11% in 2010. Over the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled, increasing from 2.23% to 5.11%. There was also a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races, going up from 1.98% to 3.33%. The proportion of people identifying as Black slightly decreased from 1.49% to 1.33%. No San Severino individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.81% | 89.11% | -5.01% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 5.11% | 129.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 3.33% | 68.18% |
| Black | 1.49% | 1.33% | -10.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |