Explore the Family Name Spalla
The meaning of Spalla
Italian (southern): from spalla ‘shoulder (blade)’, used as a nickname for someone with a deformity or peculiarity of the shoulder or, in some cases, as a topographic name for someone living by a hillock named with this word in this transferred sense. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Nunzio, Sal, Salvatore, Antonino, Marco, Pietro.
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How common is the last name Spalla in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Spalla has seen a decrease in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked as the 37,480th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 41,728th. This represents an overall decline of 11.33 percent. Furthermore, the total count of individuals with the surname Spalla also decreased from 559 in 2000 to 521 in 2010, a drop of 6.8 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly fell by 14.29 percent from 0.21 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,480 | #41,728 | -11.33% |
| Count | 559 | 521 | -6.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spalla
Regarding the ethnic identity of those carrying the Spalla surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, an overwhelming majority identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, this group comprised over 97 percent of all Spallas. There were very little changes in other identities during the decade; however, individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase from 0.89 percent in 2000 to 1.54 percent in 2010, a change of 73.03 percent. There were no recorded instances of Spallas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 97.12% | -0.39% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 1.54% | 73.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |