Explore the Family Name Scalisi
The meaning of Scalisi
Italian (Sicily): variant of Scalese. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Mario, Angelo, Gino, Salvatore, Adamo, Alberto, Carmella, Claudio, Cosmo, Domenic, Elvira, Sal, Vicenzo.
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How common is the last name Scalisi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Scalisi decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 41,262, but by 2010 it had fallen to a ranking of 51,723, marking a 25.35% decrease in popularity. Similarly, the count of people with the Scalisi surname also dropped from 498 in 2000 to 402 in 2010, representing a 19.28% decline. There was also a decrease in the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,262 | #51,723 | -25.35% |
| Count | 498 | 402 | -19.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.14 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scalisi
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals carrying the Scalisi surname identify as White, with an increase from 96.39% in 2000 to 97.26% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase from 1.20% to 1.49%. Interestingly, the percentage identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.61% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no reported individuals with the Scalisi surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.39% | 97.26% | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.49% | 24.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |