Explore the Family Name Scicchitano
The meaning of Scicchitano
Italian (Sicily, Calabria): habitational name for someone from Scicli in Ragusa. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Agostino, Aldo, Angelo, Carmine, Caterina, Cosimo, Cosmo, Geno, Giancarlo, Pasquale, Salvatore, Saverio.
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How common is the last name Scicchitano in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Scicchitano has seen a minor increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 43,463rd most popular surname, with 468 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, it had risen slightly in rank to 42,720th and the count of individuals with this surname increased to 507, indicating an 8.33% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,463 | #42,720 | 1.71% |
| Count | 468 | 507 | 8.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scicchitano
In terms of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, a majority of individuals with the surname Scicchitano identify as White, with percentages standing at 97.01% in 2000 and marginally increasing to 97.24% in 2010. A small percentage identify as Hispanic, though this decreased from 2.99% in 2000 to 2.37% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years, nor did any indicate that they were of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 97.24% | 0.24% |
| Hispanic | 2.99% | 2.37% | -20.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |