Explore the Family Name Scaramuzzo
The meaning of Scaramuzzo
Italian: possibly a nickname from scarmuzzo ‘burned-out candle’ with intrusive -a-.
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How common is the last name Scaramuzzo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Scaramuzzo has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Scaramuzzo was ranked 73,659 in popularity and this fell to 80,678 in 2010, indicating a change of -9.53%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 245 in 2000 to 235 in 2010, a drop of -4.08%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Scaramuzzo per 100k population fell by -11.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #80,678 | -9.53% |
| Count | 245 | 235 | -4.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scaramuzzo
When it comes to the ethnicity of individuals bearing the surname Scaramuzzo, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 98.37% identified as such, a figure which slightly decreased to 96.60% in 2010. The data was suppressed for privacy for other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, showing no significant changes in these categories over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.37% | 96.6% | -1.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |