Explore the Family Name Scoma
The meaning of Scoma
Italian (Sicily): variant of Scuma, a nickname from Sicilian scuma, a variant of schiuma ‘froth, foam’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Carmelo, Petrina, Sal, Vito.
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How common is the last name Scoma in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Scoma fell in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,430th most common name in the U.S., but by 2010, it had dropped to 47,878th, a decrease of roughly 7.76%. The actual count of people with this surname also decreased during this time period, from 456 in 2000 to 442 in 2010, reflecting a decline of about 3.07%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,430 | #47,878 | -7.76% |
| Count | 456 | 442 | -3.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scoma
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Scoma likewise saw notable changes from 2000 to 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. Most individuals with this surname are identified as White, but the percentage declined from 96.49% in 2000 to 90.50% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the proportion of individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.75% in 2000 to 7.24% in 2010. However, no individuals with this surname were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 90.5% | -6.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 7.24% | 313.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |