Explore the Family Name Sarnelli
The meaning of Sarnelli
Italian: habitational name from a place called Sarnelli, in Potenza province.
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How common is the last name Sarnelli in the United States?
The surname Sarnelli has shown a slight shift in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 71,610 but slipped slightly to 72,332 by 2010, marking a decrease of 1.01%. However, the number of individuals carrying the Sarnelli name actually increased during this period from 254 to 269, an increase of 5.91%. The proportion of the population with this surname remained stable at 0.09 per 100k between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #72,332 | -1.01% |
| Count | 254 | 269 | 5.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sarnelli
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Sarnelli surname is predominantly associated with those who identify as White. In 2000, 94.09% of those with the surname identified as such, and this figure rose slightly to 94.42% by 2010. A small fraction identified as Hispanic, with 5.12% in 2000 and 5.20% in 2010. There were no individuals with the Sarnelli surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or of two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.09% | 94.42% | 0.35% |
| Hispanic | 5.12% | 5.2% | 1.56% |
| 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% |