Explore the Family Name Spagnolo
The meaning of Spagnolo
Italian: ethnic name from spagnolo ‘Spaniard’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Luigi, Dante, Mario, Salvatore, Aldo, Antonio, Carlo, Domenico, Enio, Gianfranco, Giuseppe, Lucrezia, Sabino. Spanish Juan, Justina, Liborio, Marcelo, Rosario.
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How common is the last name Spagnolo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Spagnolo' slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 24,037th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 25,332nd spot. This represents a change of -5.39%. The total count of individuals with this surname remained almost unchanged, decreasing marginally from 979 in 2000 to 977 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,037 | #25,332 | -5.39% |
| Count | 979 | 977 | -0.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.33 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spagnolo
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts within the Spagnolo surname bearers. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 94.38% in 2000 to 92.84% in 2010. The Hispanic population increased by 20.26%, moving from 3.06% to 3.68%. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander representation, rising from no recorded percentage in 2000 to 1.13% in 2010. The percentage of those reporting two or more ethnicities slightly decreased over the decade, while representation among Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations remained at 0% in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.38% | 92.84% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 3.06% | 3.68% | 20.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.43% | -6.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |