Explore the Family Name Spagna
The meaning of Spagna
Italian: 1. from Spagna ‘Spain’, used as an ethnic name for a Spaniard, or as a nickname for someone who had trading connections with Spain or who had been there on a pilgrimage. 2. metronymic from the same word used as a female personal name. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Francesca, Fulvio, Mauro, Neno, Santina, Stefano.
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How common is the last name Spagna in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Spagna experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Spagna ranked 47,120 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it dropped to 49,546, marking a 5.15% decline. Despite the change in rank, the count of individuals possessing the surname remained constant at 424 over the decade. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also saw a reduction of approximately 12.5%, decreasing from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,120 | #49,546 | -5.15% |
| Count | 424 | 424 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spagna
Turning to the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Spagna surname identified as white, although there was a small decrease in this group from 97.41% in 2000 to 95.75% in 2010. The Hispanic population with the Spagna surname, however, saw a notable increase of 128.48%, rising from 1.65% in 2000 to 3.77% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 95.75% | -1.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 3.77% | 128.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |