Explore the Family Name Squillace
The meaning of Squillace
Italian (southern): habitational name from Squallace, a place in Catanzaro province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Sabatino, Angelo, Giuseppe, Luigi, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Squillace in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Squillace has seen a slight decrease in recent years. In 2000, Squillace had a rank of 30,412 and was counted 725 times among the population. By 2010, the name's rank had slipped to 32,562 with a count of 706, reflecting a change of -7.07% in rank and -2.62% in the count. The proportion per 100k also decreased from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010, indicating an 11.11% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,412 | #32,562 | -7.07% |
| Count | 725 | 706 | -2.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Squillace
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Squillace surname identify as White, with the proportion increasing slightly from 94.90% in 2000 to 95.18% in 2010. The census data reveals no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. Notably, there was a notable increase in people with this surname identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.52% in 2000 to 2.55% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races dropped significantly from 2.07% to 1.56%, while the number of American Indian and Alaskan Native identifiers fell to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.9% | 95.18% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 2.55% | 67.76% |
| Two or More Races | 2.07% | 1.56% | -24.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.69% | 0% | 0% |