Explore the Family Name Sanzone
The meaning of Sanzone
Italian (Sicily): variant of Sansone. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Nicola, Salvatore, Antonio, Amadeo, Baldassare, Carmel, Gaetano, Gaspare, Giovan, Giulio, Rocco, Sal.
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How common is the last name Sanzone in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sanzone has seen a decrease over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 26,125th most common, but by 2010, it had fallen to 33,772nd. During the same period, the number of people bearing the surname also declined from 881 to 674, representing a drop of 23.5%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly decreased from 0.33 to 0.23, marking a reduction of 30.3%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,125 | #33,772 | -29.27% |
| Count | 881 | 674 | -23.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.23 | -30.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sanzone
The ethnic identity associated with the Sanzone surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census is primarily White. In 2000, 96.14% of those with this surname identified as White, slightly decreasing to 95.85% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity represented 2.27% of the Sanzones in 2000, and this increased slightly to 2.37% in 2010. A small percentage (0.79%) identified with two or more races in 2000, however, this changed to 0% by 2010. There were no records of individuals with the Sanzone surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.14% | 95.85% | -0.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 2.37% | 4.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |