Explore the Family Name Scopelliti
The meaning of Scopelliti
Italian (Sicily and southern Calabria): habitational name from any of various places called with this word, for example in Trapani, from Latin scopellus, from Greek skopelos ‘watch tower’. The Greek word also means ‘reef’ and ‘obstacle’. Skopelos is the name of an island in the Aegean. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Pasquale, Rocco, Franca, Francesca, Francesco, Orlando.
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How common is the last name Scopelliti in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Scopelliti fluctuated marginally between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 84,310 in 2000, the name's popularity slightly dipped to rank 85,357 in 2010, marking a change of -1.24%. However, the count of individuals with this surname saw a minor increase from 207 to 219, a growth rate of 5.8% over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5%, from 0.08 to 0.07, indicating a very slight reduction in overall prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,310 | #85,357 | -1.24% |
| Count | 207 | 219 | 5.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scopelliti
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Scopelliti surname is overwhelmingly associated with White ethnic identity. In 2000, 97.58% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, increasing minimally to 97.72% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native registered no representation among individuals with the Scopelliti surname during both census years. The category of two or more races also showed zero representation in 2000 but didn't register any data (S) in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.58% | 97.72% | 0.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |