Explore the Family Name Spino
The meaning of Spino
1. Italian: nickname from the Greek adjective spinos ‘thin, spindly’ or the noun spinos ‘linnet’. 2. Italian: habitational name from any of various places so named, for example Spino d’Adda in Cremona province. 3. In some cases this may also be an American shortened form of Greek Spinos, a cognate of the names above. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Pasquale, Rocco, Sebastiano, Antonio, Carmine, Carmino, Emidio, Nichola, Nicola, Sando.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Spino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Spino has seen a slight decrease in rank from 19953 in 2000 to 20852 in 2010, marking a drop of 4.51%. However, the count of individuals with this surname has increased minimally by 1.61% from 1245 in 2000 to 1265 in 2010. This indicates that while the overall popularity of the surname may be declining, there are still more people adopting it over time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,953 | #20,852 | -4.51% |
| Count | 1,245 | 1,265 | 1.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.43 | -6.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spino
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data show some shifts among those bearing the Spino name. In 2000, the dominant ethnic identity was White at 88.51%, and while it continues to hold the majority percentage in 2010 at 85.14%, it decreased by 3.81%. The Hispanic portion of the Spino population increased by 44.07% over the decade, rising from 3.29% to 4.74%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased from 5.62% to 6.96%. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races rose by 47.29%, up from 1.29% in 2000 to 1.90% in 2010. No individuals reported as being Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.51% | 85.14% | -3.81% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.62% | 6.96% | 23.84% |
| Hispanic | 3.29% | 4.74% | 44.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.9% | 47.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.29% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |