Explore the Family Name Spigarelli
The meaning of Spigarelli
Italian (northern): from a diminutive of spiga ‘spike, ear (of a cereal plant)’, possibly applied as a nickname for a thin person. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Domenic, Geno, Remo, Rinaldo.
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How common is the last name Spigarelli in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Spigarelli has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Spigarelli was ranked 75,466th in terms of popularity and this dropped to 79,846th by 2010, indicating a change of -5.8%. The number of people bearing this surname remained steady at 238 both in 2000 and 2010. However, its proportion per 100,000 people saw an 11.11% decrease, moving from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,466 | #79,846 | -5.8% |
| Count | 238 | 238 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spigarelli
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname Spigarelli, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly linked with White ethnicity. In 2000, 98.74% of people with this surname identified as White, which saw a tiny dip to 98.32% by 2010. The proportions of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were negligible or zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.74% | 98.32% | -0.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |