Explore the Family Name Scali
The meaning of Scali
Italian (southern): 1. habitational name from Scali in Piedimonte Etneo, Sicily, named with Greek skali(n) ‘step, terrace’ (itself derived from Latin scala ‘ladder’), or from some other similarly named place. 2. variant of Scala. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Domenic, Antonio, Geraldo, Orlando, Pasquale, Rocco, Carmela, Cesare, Fortunato, Giuseppe, Mauro, Pasqualina, Piero, Rosario, Saverio.
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How common is the last name Scali in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Scali has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 31014 and by 2010 it dropped to 33036 in rank, a change of -6.52%. The count for this surname also fell slightly from 708 individuals bearing this name in 2000 to 693 in 2010, representing a -2.12% change. Additionally, the proportion per 100k people declined from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010, a drop of -11.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,014 | #33,036 | -6.52% |
| Count | 708 | 693 | -2.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scali
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals details about the ethnicity associated with the surname Scali. In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, with a small decrease recorded over the decade, a change of -0.23%. In 2010, the data shows an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.98% in 2000 to 2.89%, a substantial increase of 45.96%. Notably, there were no individuals with the Scali surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.27% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 96.25% | -0.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 2.89% | 45.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |