Explore the Family Name Speciale
The meaning of Speciale
Italian (southern): variant of Speziale. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Serafino, Carmela, Cesare, Giuseppe, Sal, Salvatore, Vicenzo, Vito.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Speciale in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Speciale" has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 21,565th in terms of prevalence and rose to the 20,065th position by 2010, marking a 6.96% increase. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased during this decade from 1,128 to 1,332, an increase of 18.09%. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people of this surname increased by 7.14%, going from 0.42 to 0.45.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,565 | #20,065 | 6.96% |
| Count | 1,128 | 1,332 | 18.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.45 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Speciale
The ethnicity associated with the surname "Speciale," as informed by the Decennial U.S. Census, primarily identifies as White, with 96.01% in 2000 and a slight decrease to 95.72% in 2010. However, there has been a minor increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 1.86% to 1.88% over the same period. Interestingly, there were no individuals with the surname "Speciale" identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but the 2010 census recorded a 0.83% representation. There was a decline in individuals identifying with two or more races, decreasing from 1.68% in 2000 to 0.98% a decade later. No individuals identified as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.01% | 95.72% | -0.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 1.88% | 1.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 0.98% | -41.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |