Explore the Family Name Scionti
The meaning of Scionti
Italian (Calabria and Sicily): perhaps a variant of Cionti, itself a variant of Giunta. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Guido, Mario, Ricardo, Santo, Sebastiano, Vittorio.
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How common is the last name Scionti in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Scionti has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 66,676, while in 2010, it moved up to 65,593. In terms of count, there were 277 instances of this surname recorded in 2000, which increased to 302 in 2010, showing an upward change of 9.03%. The proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #65,593 | 1.62% |
| Count | 277 | 302 | 9.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scionti
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Scionti surname. In both 2000 and 2010, most bearers of this name identified as White, with a minor increase from 94.95% to 95.36%. Hispanic identity saw a significant jump from 2.89% in 2000 to 4.3% in 2010, a change of 48.79%. Interestingly, individuals who identified with two or more races went from 1.81% in 2000 to zero in 2010. No Sciontis identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.95% | 95.36% | 0.43% |
| Hispanic | 2.89% | 4.3% | 48.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |