Explore the Family Name Sedita
The meaning of Sedita
Italian (Sicily): from sei ‘six’ + dita, plural of dito ‘finger’, used as a nickname for someone having six fingers or for someone who was very dextrous or perhaps ironically for someone who was very clumsy. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Sergio, Luigi, Alfonso, Angelo, Sal, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sedita in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sedita has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 39,378 in terms of frequency but dropped to 42,720 by 2010, indicating an 8.49% decrease in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 526 in 2000 to 507 in 2010, marking a -3.61% change. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,378 | #42,720 | -8.49% |
| Count | 526 | 507 | -3.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sedita
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sedita, again according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly White, with a slight increase from 97.53% in 2000 to 98.42% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw a dip from 1.90% to 1.38%, marking a -27.37% change. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, or those identifying with two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.53% | 98.42% | 0.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 1.38% | -27.37% |
| 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% |