Explore the Family Name Spatafora
The meaning of Spatafora
Italian (Sicily): variant of Spadafora. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Carmine, Domenico, Matteo, Nicolo, Pietro, Sal, Vito.
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How common is the last name Spatafora in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Spatafora has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,895 in popularity with 450 individuals bearing this surname, equating to approximately 0.17 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 45,412 with an increased count of 471 individuals; however, the proportion per 100,000 decreased by 5.88% to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #45,412 | -1.15% |
| Count | 450 | 471 | 4.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spatafora
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Spatafora surname identify as White, with percentages of 96.44 in 2000 and a slight decrease to 95.54 in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped significantly from 2.44 in 2000 to 1.06 in 2010. Interestingly, there was no recorded Hispanic ethnicity in 2000, but this changed to 2.55 in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities were all reported as zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.44% | 95.54% | -0.93% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.55% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.44% | 1.06% | -56.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |