Explore the Family Name Scotti
The meaning of Scotti
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Scotto. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Salvatore, Antonio, Ciro, Rocco, Silvio, Angelo, Domenic, Elio, Gaetano, Giacomo, Gino.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scotti in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Scotti" saw a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped by 1.24 percent, moving from 13,326 in 2000 to 13,491 in 2010. However, the number of people bearing the name Scotti has increased over this decade. In 2000, the count stood at 2,098 and rose by 7.34 percent to reach 2,252 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 2.56 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,326 | #13,491 | -1.24% |
| Count | 2,098 | 2,252 | 7.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.78 | 0.76 | -2.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scotti
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Scotti". There was a noticeable increase in individuals identified as Hispanic, with a percentage change of 86.03 percent from 2000 to 2010. Similarly, there was a 30.77 percent increment in those identifying as Black. In contrast, those who identified as White saw a decrease of 3.08 percent. The category of two or more races also decreased by 21.57 percent. Interestingly, the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented in 2000 but appeared in 2010, recording 0.62 percent and 0.27 percent respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.47% | 90.59% | -3.08% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 4.26% | 86.03% |
| Black | 2.34% | 3.06% | 30.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.2% | -21.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.27% | 0% |