Explore the Family Name Scurto
The meaning of Scurto
Italian: 1. nickname from curto, a variant of corto, meaning ‘short’ with the addition of -s at the beginning of the word. 2. from the Sicilian nickname scorto ‘prudent’.
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How common is the last name Scurto in the United States?
The surname Scurto, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight drop in popularity over a decade. Ranked at 62,961 in 2000, it fell to 68,345 in 2010, marking an 8.55% decrease in ranking. The recorded count of individuals with the Scurto surname also declined by 3.03% during this period, from 297 individuals in 2000 to 288 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Scurto per 100k residents dropped by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #68,345 | -8.55% |
| Count | 297 | 288 | -3.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scurto
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Scurto surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity. In 2000, 93.60% of those with the Scurto name identified as White, though this figure dropped slightly to 90.28% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 5.39% in 2000 to 7.99% in 2010, indicating a 48.24% change. No changes were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.6% | 90.28% | -3.55% |
| Hispanic | 5.39% | 7.99% | 48.24% |
| 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% |