Explore the Family Name Spinola
The meaning of Spinola
1. Italian (Liguria): from spinola, a diminutive of Spina. 2. Italian: topographic name for someone living by Monte Spinola in the province of Pavia. 3. Portuguese (Spínola): topographic name from a diminutive of espinha ‘thorn, thorn bush’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Alvaro, Camilo, Carmine, Domenic, Emilio, Gabriella, Rafael, Remo, Roberto, Sal, Sergio, Sylvio.
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How common is the last name Spinola in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Spinola increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Spinola was ranked 37,266th in terms of popularity and increased to rank 34,916th by 2010, a change of 6.31%. The count of people with the surname Spinola also rose during this period, from 563 in 2000 to 646 in 2010, marking an increase of 14.74%. Moreover, the proportion of individuals bearing the surname Spinola per 100,000 people increased from 0.21 to 0.22, a 4.76% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,266 | #34,916 | 6.31% |
| Count | 563 | 646 | 14.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.22 | 4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spinola
The ethnicity associated with the Spinola surname also witnessed shifts between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from none in 2000 to 2.48% in 2010. There was a decrease in the proportion of those identifying as two or more races from 19.18% to 5.11%. The proportion of individuals identifying as White saw a minor increase from 68.74% to 71.05%. The Hispanic proportion remained stable at 7.28%, while the Black population marked a significant increase from 3.91% to 13.00%. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared in 2010, accounting for 1.08% of the Spinolas.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.74% | 71.05% | 3.36% |
| Black | 3.91% | 13% | 232.48% |
| Hispanic | 7.28% | 7.28% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 19.18% | 5.11% | -73.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.48% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |