Explore the Family Name Spirito
The meaning of Spirito
Italian: from the personal name Spirito, a Christian devotional name alluding to the Spirito Santo ‘Holy Spirit’ (from Latin Spiritus Sanctus). This name was bestowed especially on children born on the religious festival of Pentecost, the day when the Holy Spirit descended on Christ’s apostles. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carlo, Domenic, Biagio, Camillo, Domenico, Gino, Mafalda, Nicola, Rocco, Sal, Saverio.
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How common is the last name Spirito in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Spirito underwent a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 34,799th most popular surname in the United States, falling to the 36,900th position by 2010 - a decline of 6.04%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also witnessed a marginal dip from 614 in 2000 to 605 in 2010, marking a reduction of 1.47%. Accordingly, the proportion of Spirito per 100,000 people fell by 8.7% over this decade, shifting from 0.23 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,799 | #36,900 | -6.04% |
| Count | 614 | 605 | -1.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spirito
When it comes to ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Spirito surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic group. In 2000, an overwhelming 97.72% of those with the Spirito surname identified as White, increasing slightly to 98.35% by 2010. The surname's association with the Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races ethnic groups, however, decreased from 0.98% and 0.81% respectively in 2000, to no identifiable percentage in 2010. During both census years, there were no recorded instances of the Spirito surname within the Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.72% | 98.35% | 0.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.98% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |