Explore the Family Name Scenna
The meaning of Scenna
Italian: possibly a variant of the female personal name Scianna from Gi(ov)anna, feminine form of Giovanni (see Scianna 1). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Antonio, Mario, Amadio, Colomba, Ennio, Marco, Pasquale, Salvatore, Tito.
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How common is the last name Scenna in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Scenna has seen slight changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Scenna ranked 72,237 in terms of popularity and it fell to the 73,911 spot in 2010, a decrease of 2.32%. However, interestingly, the count of people with this surname increased by 4.38% from 251 people in 2000 to 262 people in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #73,911 | -2.32% |
| Count | 251 | 262 | 4.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scenna
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Scenna surname. In 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the name being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. In both years, a significant majority of those with the Scenna surname identified as White, with a slight increase from 98.01% in 2000 to 99.62% in 2010. There was also no change in the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.01% | 99.62% | 1.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |