Explore the Family Name Sciarretta
The meaning of Sciarretta
Italian: from a diminutive of Sciarra. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Silvio, Antonio, Emidio, Gildo, Palma, Remo, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Sciarretta in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sciarretta has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sciarretta ranked 64,572 in popularity and by 2010 had fallen to 73,215, marking a decrease of 13.39 percent. The actual count of individuals with this surname also fell during this period from 288 to 265, a drop of approximately 8 percent. Similarly, the proportion of Sciarrettas per 100k people declined by 18.18 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #73,215 | -13.39% |
| Count | 288 | 265 | -7.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sciarretta
In terms of ethnic identity, the Sciarretta surname was predominantly associated with White ethnicity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.22 percent of the Sciarrettas identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.85 percent by 2010. During the same period, there was a minor emergence of Hispanic identification within this surname group, moving from zero to 2.26 percent. Those who identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000 no longer did so by 2010. Notably, there were no Sciarrettas who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 95.85% | -1.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |