Explore the Family Name Signore
The meaning of Signore
Italian (southern): 1. from the medieval personal name Signore (from Latin senior ‘senior, elder’, genitive senioris). 2. from signore ‘lord’, hence a derisive nickname for a peasant who gave himself airs and graces, or an occupational name for someone in the service of a great lord. This also came to be used as a title of respect for professional men such as notaries. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Pasquale, Dino, Enzo, Gennaro, Luigi, Marco, Vincenzo.
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How common is the last name Signore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Signore has seen slight variations over a decade, from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this name fell slightly from 26,239 in 2000 to 27,059 in 2010, a decrease of approximately 3.13%. However, the count or usage of the surname increased by 2.17%, with 876 counts in 2000 and 895 counts in 2010. The proportion per 100k of the population also saw a slight dip of -6.25% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,239 | #27,059 | -3.13% |
| Count | 876 | 895 | 2.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Signore
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010 for those bearing the surname Signore. In 2000, the majority identified as White (96%), followed by Hispanic at 2.17%, while Asian/Pacific Islander came in at a mere 1.14%. No individuals identified with two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups. By 2010, there was a notable increase in the number of people identifying as Hispanic, up by a significant 105.99% to 4.47% of the total. Conversely, the percentage of White decreased by around 2.11% to 93.97%. Interestingly, the group identifying with two or more races appeared in 2010 at 1.01%, whereas the Asian/Pacific Islander group disappeared entirely. The Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96% | 93.97% | -2.11% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 4.47% | 105.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.14% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |