Explore the Family Name Siracusa
The meaning of Siracusa
Italian (Sicily): habitational name from the city of Siracusa (Syracuse) in southeastern Sicily. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Nino, Angelo, Antonio, Carmelo, Carmine, Domenic, Fabrizio, Gerlando, Gianni, Giuseppe, Luciano, Philomena.
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How common is the last name Siracusa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Siracusa slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Siracusa was ranked as the 24,529th most popular surname, but by 2010 it dropped to the 24,822nd position, marking a small decrease of 1.19 percent. However, the number of people with the Siracusa surname increased from 955 in 2000 to 1,003 in 2010, representing growth of 5.03 percent. This increase didn't necessarily translate into a higher proportion per 100,000 population as there was a slight decrease of 2.86 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,529 | #24,822 | -1.19% |
| Count | 955 | 1,003 | 5.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Siracusa
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Siracusa also saw shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest ethnic group having this surname remained White, although its percentage decreased from 93.82 percent to 92.52 percent. The second largest increase was seen in the Hispanic ethnicity, which rose from 2.72 percent to 4.39 percent, a change of 61.40 percent. The surname became more common among the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, with an increase of 15.38 percent. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as two or more races decreased from 2.41 percent to 2.19 percent. The Black ethnicity and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity showed no significant changes, however, the exact numbers for these groups were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.82% | 92.52% | -1.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.72% | 4.39% | 61.4% |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 2.19% | -9.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.6% | 15.38% |
| Black | 0.52% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |