Explore the Family Name Scire
The meaning of Scire
Italian (Sicily; Scirè): variant of Scirea, an occupational name for a barber, from Greek xyreas, composed of the elements xyron ‘razor’ + the occupational suffix -eas. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Antonio, Bartolo, Luigi, Pino, Sal.
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How common is the last name Scire in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Scire has experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Scire was ranked the 37,266th most common surname and dropped to the 39,164th position in 2010, showing a change of -5.09%. The number of people with this last name remained relatively stable, going from 563 in 2000 to 562 in 2010, representing a minor decrease of -0.18%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with the Scire surname per 100,000 population decreased by 9.52% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,266 | #39,164 | -5.09% |
| Count | 563 | 562 | -0.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scire
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that the vast majority of people with the surname Scire identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though this category saw a small decrease from 98.76% to 95.20%. For the first time in 2010, some individuals with this surname began identifying as Hispanic (2.31%) or with two or more races (1.25%). No individuals with the Scire surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.76% | 95.2% | -3.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |