Explore the Family Name Scarpa
The meaning of Scarpa
Italian: from scarpa ‘shoe’, used to denote a shoemaker or perhaps someone with large or otherwise remarkable feet. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Mario, Rodolfo, Salvatore, Aldo, Amerigo, Angelo, Annamarie, Antonio, Benito, Carmine, Domenic, Gino, Pasquale, Riccardo, Sal. Spanish Angel, Jose, Rafael, Tomas, Victorio.
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How common is the last name Scarpa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Scarpa saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 16,042nd most common surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 16,900th position, indicating a decline of 5.35%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 1,660 to 1,685, representing a growth of 1.51%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 8.06% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,042 | #16,900 | -5.35% |
| Count | 1,660 | 1,685 | 1.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.57 | -8.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scarpa
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Scarpa, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although their proportion dropped slightly from 95.36% to 92.94%. The Hispanic representation experienced a significant increase, from 2.95% to 5.16%. There was a small percentage identifying as two or more races, though this saw a decrease from 1.14% to 0.95%. Interestingly, there was an emergence of the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, which wasn't recorded in 2000 but made up 0.71% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Scarpa identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.36% | 92.94% | -2.54% |
| Hispanic | 2.95% | 5.16% | 74.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 0.95% | -16.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.71% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |