Explore the Family Name Scarpone
The meaning of Scarpone
Italian: nickname for a rough, coarse, or inept person, from scarpone, in its literal sense a sturdy or rough type of shoe. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Pasquale, Aldo, Ezio, Fiorella, Marino, Paolo, Santina.
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How common is the last name Scarpone in the United States?
The Scarpone surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, witnessed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,714th most common surname and by 2010, it had dropped to the 53,538th position, representing a change of -1.56%. However, the number of individuals carrying this surname did increase from 369 to 386 in the same period, a growth of 4.61%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k population also reduced slightly by -7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,714 | #53,538 | -1.56% |
| Count | 369 | 386 | 4.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scarpone
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of Scarpones identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 98.37% to 94.04%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Notably, the percentage of Scarpones identifying as Hispanic increased from zero in 2000 to 3.37% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as two or more races rose from zero in 2000 to 1.30% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.37% | 94.04% | -4.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.37% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |