Explore the Family Name Sestito
The meaning of Sestito
Italian (Calabria): probably a nickname from a derivative of the dialect word sestare ‘to put in order’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Sal, Antonio, Carlo, Caterina, Domenic, Domenico, Enrico, Francesco, Gino, Rocco, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Sestito in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sestito has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,248th most popular, but by 2010 it had slipped to 33,856th, a change of -1.83%. The count of people with this surname increased slightly during this period, from 648 in 2000 to 672 in 2010, showing a growth of 3.7%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of this surname dipped slightly from 0.24 to 0.23, marking a decrease of -4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,248 | #33,856 | -1.83% |
| Count | 648 | 672 | 3.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sestito
In terms of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Sestito identified as White, with a slight decrease from 96.76% in 2000 to 95.54% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.08% to 2.98% over this decade, indicating a 175.93% change. In 2010, there were also individuals who identified as Black, which wasn't the case in 2000. The census showed no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 95.54% | -1.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 2.98% | 175.93% |
| Black | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |