Explore the Family Name Scarpino

The meaning of Scarpino

Italian: from a diminutive of Scarpa. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Emedio, Gino, Giuseppe, Luigi, Pasquale, Sal.

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How common is the last name Scarpino in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Scarpino" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 32,609, but by 2010, it had dropped to 34,801, representing a 6.72% shift in popularity. The count of individuals with this last name also dwindled from 664 in 2000 to 649 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.26%. Its proportion among all surnames per 100,000 people fell 12% over the same period.

20002010Change
Rank#32,609#34,801-6.72%
Count664649-2.26%
Proportion per 100k0.250.22-12%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scarpino

When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Scarpino," data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides a glimpse into the diversity. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (94.30% in 2010, down from 95.48% in 2000), there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.86% in 2000 to 4.01% in 2010. This signifies a growth of 40.21%. Furthermore, for the first time in 2010, 1.08% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. No change was recorded in those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.

20002010Change
White95.48%94.3%-1.24%
Hispanic2.86%4.01%40.21%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%1.08%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%