Explore the Family Name Spadafore
The meaning of Spadafore
Americanized form of Italian Spadafora. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Orlando, Carmelo, Carmine, Fedele, Gennaro, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Spadafore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Spadafore experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 43,377 in popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 47,521 – a decline of approximately 9.55%. The number of individuals with the Spadafore surname also dropped during this period, from 469 in 2000 to 446 in 2010, translating to a 4.9% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people fell by 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #47,521 | -9.55% |
| Count | 469 | 446 | -4.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spadafore
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Spadafore surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, most individuals were identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 97.01% to 96.64%. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races was 1.28% in 2000, but this information was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Hispanic identification within the Spadafore surname between these years, rising from 0% to 1.79%, while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 96.64% | -0.38% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |