Explore the Family Name Sparano
The meaning of Sparano
Italian (southern): probably a variant of Sparagno, a nickname meaning ‘niggardly’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Alfonse, Carlo, Gaetano, Ugo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sparano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sparano has seen a slight increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 33,248th most popular, with 648 occurrences reported nationally. By 2010, its rank had increased slightly to 33,087th, and the number of instances had grown by about 6.79% to 692. Despite this growth in count, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased marginally from 0.24 to 0.23, indicating a more rapid growth in the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,248 | #33,087 | 0.48% |
| Count | 648 | 692 | 6.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sparano
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sparano, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that predominantly, individuals with this surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.3% of those with the surname Sparano identified as White, although this percentage did see a slight decrease to 96.82% by 2010. Similarly, there was an increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.54% in 2000 to 2.31% in 2010. For other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, there were no recorded instances within either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.3% | 96.82% | -1.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 2.31% | 50% |
| 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% |