Explore the Family Name Scopa
The meaning of Scopa
Italian: 1. nickname from the Italian word scopa ‘broom’ or ‘heather’. 2. from either of two places called Scopa, one in Vercelli province and the other in Vicenza province.
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How common is the last name Scopa in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Scopa saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Scopa was ranked as the 67,522nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 76,029th, marking a 12.6% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also declined over the decade from 273 to 253, a drop of 7.33%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the occurrence of Scopa fell by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #76,029 | -12.6% |
| Count | 273 | 253 | -7.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scopa
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Scopa. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of Scopa amongst those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those claiming two or more races. However, the percentage of those with the Scopa surname identifying as White increased slightly from 93.41% to 95.26% during the decade. Conversely, the percentage of individuals with the surname Scopa who identified as Hispanic saw a significant reduction, decreasing by 46.14% from 4.4% to 2.37%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.41% | 95.26% | 1.98% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% | 2.37% | -46.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |