Explore the Family Name Serafini
The meaning of Serafini
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Serafino. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Aldo, Luigi, Dante, Egidio, Guido, Leno, Anello, Carmine, Dino, Francesco.
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How common is the last name Serafini in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Serafini has seen a minor decrease in ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 18209 to 18511, a change of -1.66%. However, the count of individuals with this surname has increased by 5.82% during the same period, from 1409 to 1491. Meanwhile, the proportion per 100k has also seen a small decline of -1.92%, sitting at 0.51 in 2010 down from 0.52 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,209 | #18,511 | -1.66% |
| Count | 1,409 | 1,491 | 5.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.51 | -1.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Serafini
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Serafini, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals identify as White. In 2000, 95.32% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this figure experienced a slight drop of -2.34% to 93.09% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant change, increasing by 111.79% from 2.63% in 2000 to 5.57% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those from two or more races declined between 2000 and 2010, while the percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.32% | 93.09% | -2.34% |
| Hispanic | 2.63% | 5.57% | 111.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 0.6% | -50.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.47% | -6% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |