Explore the Family Name Scarfone
The meaning of Scarfone
Italian (southern): unflattering or ironic nickname from Calabrian scarfune ‘scorpion’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Carmine, Eufemia, Francesco, Saverio, Tiberio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scarfone in the United States?
According to the data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Scarfone slipped between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45,149th most popular in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 47,706th. This represents a decrease in popularity of 5.66%. The actual count of people with this surname also decreased slightly during this period, from 447 to 444, a minimal drop of 0.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,149 | #47,706 | -5.66% |
| Count | 447 | 444 | -0.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scarfone
The ethnic identity associated with the Scarfone surname has seen some changes over the same decade, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census. Those identifying as White make up the largest share of individuals with this surname, increasing from 93.06% in 2000 to 95.50% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic with the Scarfone surname also increased over this time, from 2.46% to 2.70%. However, no individuals claimed Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native ethnicity. Additionally, individuals claiming two or more races declined to zero in 2010 after being 3.36% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.06% | 95.5% | 2.62% |
| Hispanic | 2.46% | 2.7% | 9.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.36% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |