Explore the Family Name Scanio
The meaning of Scanio
Italian (Sicily): from a shortened form of the personal name Ascanio (from Latin Ascanius). In Roman legend, Ascanius was the son of Aeneas and founder of Alba Longa. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Sal, Francesco, Vito.
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How common is the last name Scanio in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Scanio saw an increase in rank and count between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname Scanio was ranked 57,849th and by 2010 it had risen to a rank of 55,255. This represents an increase of 4.48%. In terms of count, there were 329 individuals with the surname Scanio in 2000, and by 2010, this number had increased by 13.07% to 372. The proportion of individuals with the surname Scanio per 100,000 people also experienced an increase of 8.33%, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #55,255 | 4.48% |
| Count | 329 | 372 | 13.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scanio
Based on the Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Scanio identify as White, with the percentage increasing slightly from 92.40% in 2000 to 93.55% in 2010. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or Two or more races in either year, there was a small percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Hispanic representation among those with the surname Scanio rose slightly from 4.56% in 2000 to 4.84% in 2010. However, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to 0% in 2010, down from 1.52% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.4% | 93.55% | 1.24% |
| Hispanic | 4.56% | 4.84% | 6.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |