Explore the Family Name Sortino
The meaning of Sortino
Italian (Sicily): habitational name for someone from Sortino in Syracuse province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Vito, Caesar, Concetta, Giorgio, Graziano, Lido, Sal.
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How common is the last name Sortino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sortino has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, Sortino was ranked 30,383rd in popularity and by 2010, it had slipped to 31,412th, marking a change of -3.39%. Despite this shift in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased from 726 to 737, indicating a growth of 1.52%. However, the proportion of people named Sortino per 100,000 decreased from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010, showing a change of -7.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,383 | #31,412 | -3.39% |
| Count | 726 | 737 | 1.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sortino
In terms of the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Sortino, as reported in the Decennial U.S. Census, there's been a slight increase in the percentage identifying as White and Hispanic over the ten years. In 2000, 94.90% identified as White which escalated to 95.39% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic saw a rise from 2.48% to 2.71%. On the other hand, the percentage of Sortinos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also grew from 0.83% to 0.95%. However, those reporting two or more ethnic identities fell from 1.24% to 0.95%. There were no Sortinos who reported as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.9% | 95.39% | 0.52% |
| Hispanic | 2.48% | 2.71% | 9.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.83% | 0.95% | 14.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 0.95% | -23.39% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |