Explore the Family Name Scelfo
The meaning of Scelfo
Italian (Sicily): possibly a variant of Gelfo, a nickname from Sicilian cerfu, gerfu ‘unripe, immature’. Compare Scerbo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Scelfo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Scelfo witnessed a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank improved from 60,706 in 2000 to 59,171 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 2.53 percent. Furthermore, the count also increased from 310 in 2000 to 342 in 2010, marking an impressive 10.32 percent increase. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also grew by 9.09 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #59,171 | 2.53% |
| Count | 310 | 342 | 10.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scelfo
As for the ethnicity data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Scelfo identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 99.03 percent to 97.95 percent. A new category emerged in 2010, with 1.75 percent identifying as belonging to two or more races. No Scelfos identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.03% | 97.95% | -1.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |