Explore the Family Name Spallino
The meaning of Spallino
Italian: from a diminutive of Spalla or from the vocabulary word spallina ‘strap’ or spallino ‘little shawl to cover shoulders’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Pasquale, Pietro, Antonio, Giuseppe, Maurizio.
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How common is the last name Spallino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Spallino has seen a marginal decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,392nd in terms of commonality and by 2010, it fell to 57,914th place, marking a -2.7% change. The count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 339 in 2000 to 351 in 2010, showing a 3.54% growth. However, the proportion per 100k people dropped from 0.13 to 0.12 over the same timeframe, representing a -7.69% shift.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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Rank | #56,392 | #57,914 | -2.7% |
Count | 339 | 351 | 3.54% |
Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spallino
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Spallino surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic group. In 2000, 95.28% of bearers identified as White, which decreased to 91.74% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Spallino surname holders experienced a notable increase from 3.54% in 2000 to 7.69% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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White | 95.28% | 91.74% | -3.72% |
Hispanic | 3.54% | 7.69% | 117.23% |
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% |