Explore the Family Name Sferra
The meaning of Sferra
Italian (southern): probably a variant of Ferra; in some instances possibly an altered form of Sfera, a habitational name from a locality in Biancavilla, named from Sicilian spera ‘subterranean aqueduct’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Giorgio, Mario, Stefano, Antonio, Ascanio, Guido, Giuseppe, Luigi, Oreste, Pietro, Sal, Umberto, Vincenzo.
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How common is the last name Sferra in the United States?
The surname "Sferra" ranked 52,077 in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from the year 2000, moving slightly to 53,204 in 2010. This represents a slight decrease in popularity of around 2.16%. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 375 in 2000 to 389 in 2010, indicating a growth of approximately 3.73%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by about 7.14%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,077 | #53,204 | -2.16% |
| Count | 375 | 389 | 3.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sferra
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals carrying the "Sferra" surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This group saw a slight decrease of about 1.20% over the decade, dropping from 96.53% to 95.37%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 20.62%, growing from 3.20% in 2000 to 3.86% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities under the Sferra surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.53% | 95.37% | -1.2% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 3.86% | 20.62% |
| 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% |