Explore the Family Name Scipione
The meaning of Scipione
Italian: from the personal name Scipione, from Latin Scipio, -onis (see Scipio). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Umberto, Aldo, Giuseppe, Guerino, Libero, Paolo, Rocco, Salvatore, Vittorio.
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How common is the last name Scipione in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Scipione has seen a growth in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Scipione was ranked as the 36,572nd most popular surname but by 2010 it had climbed to 34,390th place, indicating a positive change of 5.97%. The actual count of people with this surname also increased from 577 in 2000 to 659 in 2010, a growth of 14.21%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight increase from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,572 | #34,390 | 5.97% |
| Count | 577 | 659 | 14.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.22 | 4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scipione
The ethnic identities associated with the surname Scipione have varied over the years according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although the percentage has decreased slightly from 96.88% in 2000 to 94.99% in 2010. There was no recorded data for Asian/Pacific Islander individuals who identified with the surname in 2010, down from 1.04% in 2000. Individuals identifying as two or more races increased from 1.21% in 2000 to 1.97% in 2010. Additionally, some Scipiones began identifying as Hispanic in 2010, whereas none did so in 2000. There were no changes in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 94.99% | -1.95% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.43% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.97% | 62.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.04% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |