Explore the Family Name Sassone
The meaning of Sassone
Italian: from an inflected form of the ethnic name Sasso ‘Saxon; from Saxony’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Vito, Guido, Marco, Margherita, Neno, Pasquale, Serafino.
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How common is the last name Sassone in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sassone has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank fell from 36,917 to 39,659 over this decade, indicating a decrease of approximately 7.43%. The total count of individuals carrying this surname also reduced by about 2.81%, from 570 in 2000 to 554 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100k people decreased by roughly 9.52%, from 0.21 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,917 | #39,659 | -7.43% |
| Count | 570 | 554 | -2.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sassone
Regarding ethnicity, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Sassone surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnic identity. In 2000, about 91.40% of those with the surname identified as White, though this dropped slightly to 89.35% by 2010. The second most common ethnicity was Hispanic, which rose from 5.79% in 2000 to 7.04% in 2010, indicating a growth of 21.59%. Those identifying as two or more races also saw an increase, from 2.11% in 2000 to 2.71% in 2010, a change of 28.44%. No individuals with the Sassone surname were reported to be of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.4% | 89.35% | -2.24% |
| Hispanic | 5.79% | 7.04% | 21.59% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 2.71% | 28.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |