Explore the Family Name Sanfelippo
The meaning of Sanfelippo
Altered form of Italian Sanfilippo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Sal, Salvatore, Santo.
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How common is the last name Sanfelippo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sanfelippo saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 91,801 to 97,210 over that decade, marking a change of -5.89. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals bearing the Sanfelippo surname increased marginally from 186 to 187. As a result, the proportion per 100k went down by 14.29 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,801 | #97,210 | -5.89% |
| Count | 186 | 187 | 0.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sanfelippo
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Sanfelippo surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Sanfelippos identify as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 95.16% in 2000 to 93.05% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within this surname group almost doubled, rising from 2.69% to 5.35%. No changes were observed in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.16% | 93.05% | -2.22% |
| Hispanic | 2.69% | 5.35% | 98.88% |
| 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% |