Explore the Family Name Spitale
The meaning of Spitale
Italian (southern): topographic name from Sicilian spitale ‘lodging house, infirmary’. Compare English Spittle. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Leonardo, Cono, Mauro, Salvatore, Santo.
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How common is the last name Spitale in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Spitale saw a slight rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Initially ranked 50,903rd in 2000, the surname moved up to the 50,106th position in 2010, marking a 1.57% change. The count of people with this surname also increased by 8.57%, going from 385 to 418 individuals during this decade. However, the proportion per 100k people remained unchanged at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #50,106 | 1.57% |
| Count | 385 | 418 | 8.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spitale
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Spitale identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minor decrease of 0.98%. In 2000, 96.88% of the Spitales were White, dropping slightly to 95.93% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased substantially by about 38%, from 2.08% in 2000 to 2.87% in 2010. There were no individuals who reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 95.93% | -0.98% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 2.87% | 37.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |