Explore the Family Name Spingola
The meaning of Spingola
Italian (southern): from spingola, denoting a type of brooch or pin, hence an occupational name for a jeweler or a nickname for someone who wore such a brooch. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Guido, Pietro, Sal.
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How common is the last name Spingola in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Spingola experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank changed from 63,141 in 2000 to 63,524 in 2010, reflecting a 0.61% drop. However, the census count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.08%, from 296 in 2000 to 314 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #63,524 | -0.61% |
| Count | 296 | 314 | 6.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spingola
Regarding ethnicity, the Spingola surname showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority ethnic identity was White, accounting for 94.59%. This percentage decreased slightly to 91.08% by 2010. The census recorded no Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives with this surname in either year. Those identifying as Two or more races dropped from 2.70% to zero, while Black representation saw a slight reduction from 1.69% to 1.59%. Notably, there was an emergence of Hispanic ethnicity within the Spingola populace, representing 5.41% in 2010, up from none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.59% | 91.08% | -3.71% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.41% | 0% |
| Black | 1.69% | 1.59% | -5.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.7% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |