Explore the Family Name Spinnato
The meaning of Spinnato
Italian: from spinnatu, a variant of spennato ‘plucked’, used as a nickname for a bald-headed man. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Carmelo, Francesco, Franco, Sal.
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How common is the last name Spinnato in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Spinnato surname has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 49,159 and by 2010 it had slipped to 52,267, marking a decrease of 6.32%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname fell from 402 to 397, a drop of 1.24%. This decrease was reflected in the proportion per 100k as well, which declined by 13.33% from 0.15 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,159 | #52,267 | -6.32% |
| Count | 402 | 397 | -1.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spinnato
Looking at the ethnic identity of individuals with the Spinnato surname, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we see some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 93.78% in 2000 to 92.44% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a considerable increase, jumping from 3.98% to 6.30%, a rise of 58.29%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained flat, with no individuals identifying under these categories in either year. The category of those identifying with two or more races saw a drop, going from 1.99% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.78% | 92.44% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 3.98% | 6.3% | 58.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |