Explore the Family Name Scamardo
The meaning of Scamardo
Italian (Sicily): possibly related to Calabrian scamardatu ‘lazy, slightly unbalanced’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Alessandra, Antonio, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scamardo in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Scamardo has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Scamardo ranked 69,636th in frequency but rose to 68,122 by 2010, marking a 2.17% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 263 in 2000 to 289 in 2010, showing a growth rate of approximately 9.89%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #68,122 | 2.17% |
| Count | 263 | 289 | 9.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scamardo
Regarding ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the Scamardo surname identify as White, with a slight decrease from 93.16% in 2000 to 93.08% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities saw a significant increase of 27.37%, from 1.90% to 2.42% during the same time period. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased notably from 3.80% to 2.42%, a drop of 36.32%. There were no recorded individuals with the Scamardo surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.16% | 93.08% | -0.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 2.42% | 27.37% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% | 2.42% | -36.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |