Explore the Family Name Scifo
The meaning of Scifo
Italian (Sicily): habitational name from a place called Scifo, in Ragusa province. The placename itself comes from the Sicilian word scifu ‘trough’.
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How common is the last name Scifo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Scifo" slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 64,385 in popularity, but by 2010 it dropped to a rank of 70,208, reflecting a decline of 9.04%. The count of individuals with this surname also reflects this trend, decreasing from 289 in 2000 to 279 in 2010, a reduction of 3.46%. Furthermore, the proportion of the "Scifo" surname per 100k people fell by 18.18% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #70,208 | -9.04% |
| Count | 289 | 279 | -3.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scifo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Scifo," as detailed in the Decennial U.S. Census, largely remains constant with a slight increase in Hispanic affiliation. In both years, no Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliations were recorded for this surname. In 2000, 2.08% reported having two or more races, but that figure dropped to zero by 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of Whites remained stable with a minor increase from 93.08% in 2000 to 93.91% in 2010. The most notable change occurred within the Hispanic ethnicity, which saw an increase of 22.31%, moving from 3.81% in 2000 to 4.66% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.08% | 93.91% | 0.89% |
| Hispanic | 3.81% | 4.66% | 22.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |