Explore the Family Name Sciacca
The meaning of Sciacca
Italian (Sicily): habitational name from Sciacca in Agrigento. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Vito, Antonio, Attilio, Baldassare, Biagio, Bruna, Carmine, Francesco, Gasper, Geno, Mariano, Mario, Ricardo, Rosario.
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How common is the last name Sciacca in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sciacca has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 17,884th most popular surname, but this fell to 18,467th place by 2010, showing a decrease of 3.26%. Despite this, the number of people carrying the Sciacca surname increased from 1,443 in 2000 to 1,498 in 2010, marking an increase of 3.81%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a small reduction of 3.77% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,884 | #18,467 | -3.26% |
| Count | 1,443 | 1,498 | 3.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.51 | -3.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sciacca
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Sciacca surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 96.81% in 2000 to 94.39% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.11% in 2000 to 2.94% in 2010, demonstrating a 164.86% change. The percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races also rose, albeit marginally. No individuals with the Sciacca surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 94.39% | -2.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 2.94% | 164.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.74% | 4.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0.4% | 14.29% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |