Explore the Family Name Scola
The meaning of Scola
Italian (Sicily): topographic name from scola, Sicilian form of scuola ‘school, retreat; synagogue’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Ercole, Gino, Luigi, Pasquale, Pietro, Rocco, Salvatore, Silvio.
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How common is the last name Scola in the United States?
According to the data collected from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Scola' has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 19,343 in popularity, and by 2010 it had dropped to rank 21,717, indicating a decrease of 12.27%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also declined in this period from 1,296 to 1,198, a decrease of 7.56%. Furthermore, the proportion of the surname per 100k people fell by 14.58% from 0.48 to 0.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,343 | #21,717 | -12.27% |
| Count | 1,296 | 1,198 | -7.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.41 | -14.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scola
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname 'Scola' identify as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 97.15% in 2000 to 95.58% in 2010. Meanwhile, there has been an increase in the number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.39% to 0.58%) and Hispanic (from 1.08% to 2.50%). However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races saw a decrease from 1.23% to 0.75%. There were no individuals who identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.15% | 95.58% | -1.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 2.5% | 131.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 0.75% | -39.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.58% | 48.72% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |