Explore the Family Name Saputo
The meaning of Saputo
Italian: from saputo ‘skilled, expert’, also ‘conceited, presumptious’, used as a nickname and possibly also as a personal name. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Sal, Benedetto, Onofrio, Pietro, Salvatore, Angelo, Cesare, Domenico, Gaetano, Gaspare, Gasper.
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How common is the last name Saputo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Saputo saw an increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 27,496 to 26,339, reflecting a change of 4.21%. During this same period, the number of individuals with the Saputo surname increased by 12.36%, from 825 to 927 people. However, the proportion of the Saputo surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,496 | #26,339 | 4.21% |
| Count | 825 | 927 | 12.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saputo
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals several shifts among those bearing the Saputo surname from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as white decreased slightly by 1.51% to 92.88%. For those identifying as Hispanic, there was a moderate increase of 14.39%, bringing the total to 4.85%. There was also a notable increase in individuals who reported being of two or more ethnicities, from 0.85% to 1.19%. Additionally, for the first time, a small percentage (0.65%) identified as Black. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.3% | 92.88% | -1.51% |
| Hispanic | 4.24% | 4.85% | 14.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.19% | 40% |
| Black | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |