Explore the Family Name Schillaci
The meaning of Schillaci
Italian (southern): older form of Squillace. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Biagio, Carmelo, Francesco, Giovanna, Marino, Rocco, Sal.
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How common is the last name Schillaci in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schillaci has slightly decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank dropped from 22,706 in 2000 to 24,499 in 2010, representing a decrease of 7.9%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Schillaci surname also dropped by about 3.31%, from 1,056 in 2000 to 1,021 in 2010. The proportion of Schillaci per 100k people also saw a decrease of 10.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,706 | #24,499 | -7.9% |
| Count | 1,056 | 1,021 | -3.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.35 | -10.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schillaci
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Schillaci surname identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 94.03% in 2000 to 91.48% in 2010. The number of Schillaci's identifying as Hispanic or Black increased during this period, with the percentage of Hispanics increasing from 4.36% to 5.78% and Blacks from 0.47% to 0.69%. Furthermore, those identifying as two or more races almost doubled, going from 0.85% to 1.67%. No Schillaci's identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.03% | 91.48% | -2.71% |
| Hispanic | 4.36% | 5.78% | 32.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.67% | 96.47% |
| Black | 0.47% | 0.69% | 46.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |