Explore the Family Name Serafino
The meaning of Serafino
Italian: from the personal name Serafino (see Serafin). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Pasquale, Carmino, Ercole, Francesco, Orazio, Rocco, Sal, Silvio.
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How common is the last name Serafino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Serafino" experienced a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 31,704th in 2000, it fell to 32,599th by 2010, marking a -2.82% change. However, in terms of actual count, the number of individuals bearing the surname increased from 689 to 705, a growth of 2.32%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by -7.69%, moving from 0.26 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,704 | #32,599 | -2.82% |
| Count | 689 | 705 | 2.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Serafino
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Serafino", the Census data showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010. White individuals constituted the majority of those carrying the surname, although their percentage decreased from 91.58% to 88.37%. As for Asian/Pacific Islanders, they witnessed a slight increase, going from 4.06% to 4.40%. Remarkably, those identifying with two or more races saw a significant rise, jumping from 1.45% to 2.41%. Meanwhile, Hispanics also saw substantial growth, increasing from 2.61% to 4.40%. No change was observed among Black individuals and American Indian and Alaskan Natives, as these groups remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.58% | 88.37% | -3.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.06% | 4.4% | 8.37% |
| Hispanic | 2.61% | 4.4% | 68.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 2.41% | 66.21% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |