Explore the Family Name Saporito
The meaning of Saporito
Italian: nickname from saporito ‘witty, amusing’, also ‘quick-witted’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Arsenio, Carlo, Cosmo, Santo, Aldo, Annamaria, Basilio, Carmelo, Domenic, Donato, Franco, Gennaro, Mario, Orlando, Ramona, Sergio.
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How common is the last name Saporito in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Saporito has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,494th most popular and by 2010, it had slipped to 18,841st, a drop of 7.7 percent. The count of individuals with this last name also went down during that decade, from 1,485 people in 2000 to 1,452 in 2010, marking a 2.22 percent decline. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 10.91 percent, going from 0.55 to 0.49.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,494 | #18,841 | -7.7% |
| Count | 1,485 | 1,452 | -2.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.49 | -10.91% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saporito
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts for the surname Saporito between 2000 and 2010. The majority identify as White, at 95.22 percent in 2000 and 94.35 percent in 2010, showing a small decrease of 0.91 percent. There was a notable increase within the Hispanic community, rising from 2.56 percent in 2000 to 3.51 percent in 2010, a jump of 37.11 percent. Asian/Pacific Islanders also saw a moderate increase of 14.81 percent. Those who reported being of two or more ethnicities fell from 1.48 percent in 2000 to 1.24 percent in 2010, a change of 16.22 percent. The categories of Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged, with no one identifying as such in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.22% | 94.35% | -0.91% |
| Hispanic | 2.56% | 3.51% | 37.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.24% | -16.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.62% | 14.81% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |