Explore the Family Name Sforza
The meaning of Sforza
Italian: nickname from a variant of forza ‘force, strength’, with prosthetic S-. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Saverio, Pasquale, Rocco, Aldo, Angelo, Donato, Egidio, Enrico, Leonardo, Marco, Nicolina, Tillio.
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How common is the last name Sforza in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sforza has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sforza was ranked 25,547 in popularity with 908 individuals bearing the name, translating to a proportion of 0.34 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 27,331 with 884 individuals recorded with this surname, dropping the proportion to 0.3 per 100,000. This represents a change of -6.98 in rank and a -2.64 count change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,547 | #27,331 | -6.98% |
| Count | 908 | 884 | -2.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.3 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sforza
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the surname Sforza identify as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 97.25% in 2000 to 95.48% in 2010. The representation of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.65% in 2000 to 3.39% in 2010. Those who identified with two or more races also experienced a decline from 0.77% in 2000 to 0.57% in 2010. There were no Sforzas who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 95.48% | -1.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 3.39% | 105.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 0.57% | -25.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |