Explore the Family Name Scarce
The meaning of Scarce
English (Suffolk): nickname from Middle English scarse, skace ‘stingy’ (Old French eschars).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scarce in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Scarce' witnessed a decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 64,385th and by 2010, it had dropped to 72,105th, a decline of approximately 11.99%. Correspondingly, the count of individuals with the surname 'Scarce' also decreased by 6.57% from 289 in 2000 to 270 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people declined by 18.18% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #72,105 | -11.99% |
| Count | 289 | 270 | -6.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scarce
When it comes to ethnicity, the census data revealed some changes among those carrying the 'Scarce' surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 93.08% in 2000 to 93.70% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a notable emergence of individuals identifying as Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native, both at 0% in 2000 but increasing to 1.85% and 2.22% respectively in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, however, dropped from 3.81% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. No Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnic identities were reported in either year. This data is according to the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.08% | 93.7% | 0.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.81% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |