Explore the Family Name Sparacino
The meaning of Sparacino
Italian (southern): nickname from a diminutive of Sparacio (‘asparagus’), or from Sicilian sparacinu ‘thin, spindly’, from a transferred sense of the same word. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Sal, Filippo, Vito, Carlo, Domenic, Ignazio, Nicolo, Pietro.
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How common is the last name Sparacino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sparacino saw a fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sparacino ranked as the 18,016th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 18,778th position, marking a 4.23% decrease in rank. Despite this decline in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 1,428 in 2000 to 1,460 in 2010, showing a growth of 2.24%. However, when analyzed in terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a 7.55% decrease over this period, dropping from 0.53 in 2000 to 0.49 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,016 | #18,778 | -4.23% |
| Count | 1,428 | 1,460 | 2.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.49 | -7.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sparacino
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sparacino. In 2000, approximately 94.96% identified as White, which marginally decreased to 93.42% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 2.94% in 2000 to 4.25% in 2010, marking a change of 44.56%. Those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races were relatively small but noticeable portions of the Sparacino population, with slight changes during the decade. Specifically, individuals of two or more ethnicities showed an increase from 1.40% to 1.64%. No individuals with the Sparacino surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.96% | 93.42% | -1.62% |
| Hispanic | 2.94% | 4.25% | 44.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 1.64% | 17.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.41% | -2.38% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |