Explore the Family Name Spadaro
The meaning of Spadaro
Italian (southern): from spadaro, an occupational name for a maker or seller of swords or similar weapons. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Carmelo, Agatino, Giorgio, Santo, Antonella, Antonino, Antonio, Concetto, Gasper, Giovanna.
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How common is the last name Spadaro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Spadaro's popularity has seen a slight decline over the years. In 2000, it held the rank of 15,360 among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to the rank of 16,327; this amounts to a decrease of 6.3% in popularity. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Spadaro surname increased marginally from 1,755 in 2000 to 1,765 in 2010, an increase of 0.57%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a minor decrease of 7.69%, going from 0.65 in 2000 to 0.6 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,360 | #16,327 | -6.3% |
| Count | 1,755 | 1,765 | 0.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.6 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spadaro
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Spadaro. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 96.3% in 2000 to 94.84% in 2010. In contrast, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 78.79%, rising from 1.65% in 2000 to 2.95% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races saw decreases of 10.53% and 5.83% respectively. The percentages for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native were either very small or not available due to data suppression for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 94.84% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.95% | 78.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.13% | -5.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.51% | -10.53% |
| Black | 0.28% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |