Explore the Family Name Sparacio
The meaning of Sparacio
Italian (southern): from southern Italian sparacio, Sicilian sparaciu ‘asparagus’ (standard Italian asparago), possibly used for a grower or seller of asparagus, as a nickname for a tall thin person, or as a topographic name. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Salvatore, Gasper, Giovanni, Rosario, Antonio, Carlo, Girolamo, Olympia, Sal.
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How common is the last name Sparacio in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sparacio saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 28,824th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to 27,732nd. This indicates a growth rate of 3.79%. Correspondingly, the count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 777 to 867, marking an 11.58% rise. It's worth noting that despite these changes, the proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,824 | #27,732 | 3.79% |
| Count | 777 | 867 | 11.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sparacio
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Sparacio surname. In 2000, the majority of those bearing the name were White (95.75%), followed by Hispanic (2.45%), and then Two or More Races (1.03%). By 2010, the percentage of those identified as White slightly decreased to 94.81%, while the figure for Hispanics rose to 3.81%, indicating a significant change of 55.51%. Interestingly, the category for Two or More Races disappeared completely. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year. However, a small fraction (0.58%) of Asian/Pacific Islanders was observed in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.75% | 94.81% | -0.98% |
| Hispanic | 2.45% | 3.81% | 55.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |