Explore the Family Name Sassano
The meaning of Sassano
Italian: habitational name from Sassano in Salerno province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Domenic, Donato, Francesca, Giovanni, Guido, Paolo, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Sassano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sassano has seen a rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked as the 29,359th most popular surname in the United States and by 2010, it had risen to the 27,435th spot, marking a 6.55% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 759 in 2000 to 879 in 2010, representing a 15.81% growth. The proportion of people bearing the Sassano surname per 100,000 also saw a modest increase of 7.14%, moving from 0.28 to 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,359 | #27,435 | 6.55% |
| Count | 759 | 879 | 15.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.3 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sassano
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Sassano surname identify as White. This group accounted for 96.18% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 94.43% by 2010. There was an observable increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 2.77% in 2000 to 4.21% in 2010, marking a 51.99% change. The data shows no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. Notably, there is a small fraction (0.91%) of individuals who identified with two or more races in 2010, a category that was not represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.18% | 94.43% | -1.82% |
| Hispanic | 2.77% | 4.21% | 51.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |