Explore the Family Name Scordato
The meaning of Scordato
Italian (Sicily): from Sicilian scurdatu ‘forgotten, left behind’, presumably a nickname of anecdotal origin. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Alicia, Rosario, Alessandro, Concetta, Sal, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scordato in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on popularity, the surname Scordato ranked 56,392 in the year 2000 and 60,196 in 2010, indicating a decline of 6.75% over one decade. The count of individuals with the surname also slightly dropped from 339 in 2000 to 335 in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.18%. Furthermore, the proportion of this surname per 100k population fell by 15.38%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #60,196 | -6.75% |
| Count | 339 | 335 | -1.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scordato
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows shifts in the ethnic makeup of those carrying the Scordato surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly by 68.93%, rising from 1.77% to 2.99%. There was also a 26.69% increase in those reporting two or more races, climbing from 2.36% to 2.99%. The majority of Scordatos identified as White, though this group saw a slight decrease of 2.04%, dropping from 92.33% to 90.45%. The Hispanic population remained relatively stable, growing slightly from 3.54% to 3.58%. Meanwhile, no change was observed within the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, with both remaining at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.33% | 90.45% | -2.04% |
| Hispanic | 3.54% | 3.58% | 1.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.77% | 2.99% | 68.93% |
| Two or More Races | 2.36% | 2.99% | 26.69% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |