Explore the Family Name Scelsi
The meaning of Scelsi
Italian (southern): variant of Scelza. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocci, Carmella, Orlando, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scelsi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Scelsi has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, Scelsi ranked 69,201st and was held by 265 people in the United States. By 2010, the rank slipped to 75,317th with 256 bearers of the name, marking a fall of 3.4%. The proportion of individuals with the Scelsi surname per 100,000 decreased by 10% from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #75,317 | -8.84% |
| Count | 265 | 256 | -3.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scelsi
The ethnic identity associated with the Scelsi surname is predominantly White as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. However, this majority decreased slightly from 93.96% in 2000 to 87.89% in 2010. Over the same period, there was a noteworthy increase in those identifying as Hispanic or claiming two or more races. Hispanics rose from 2.26% to 4.69%, a change of 107.52%, while those claiming multiple ethnicities increased from 3.02% to 5.47%, up by 81.13%. Interestingly, 2010 marked the first appearance of Asian/Pacific Islander identity within Scelsi bearers at 1.95%, whereas Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native identities remained absent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.96% | 87.89% | -6.46% |
| Two or More Races | 3.02% | 5.47% | 81.13% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 4.69% | 107.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |