Explore the Family Name Sulla
The meaning of Sulla
1. Italian: from sulla ‘sainfoin’ (from Latin sulla), probably applied as a topographic name for someone who lived where the plant grew or possibly a habitational name from a minor place called with this word. 2. Italian: variant of Sullo. 3. Jewish (from Ukraine): artificial name from Ukrainian sula ‘pike-perch’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Antonio, Sal. Jewish Moisey.
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How common is the last name Sulla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Sulla" has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sulla was ranked 67,936th most common surname, whereas in 2010, it climbed up to the 65,424th position, representing a 3.7% change. The count of people with this surname also rose from 271 to 303 during this period, marking an increase of 11.81%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained at 0.1 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #65,424 | 3.7% |
| Count | 271 | 303 | 11.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sulla
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows shifts among individuals with the surname Sulla between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly by 224.41%, rising from 2.95% to 9.57%. There was also a noticeable increase in the proportions of individuals identifying as Hispanic (from 4.43% to 5.94%) and Black (from 1.85% to 2.97%). Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 9.82%, dropping from 89.67% to 80.86%. The data for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, or identifying with two or more races, was either suppressed or remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.67% | 80.86% | -9.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.95% | 9.57% | 224.41% |
| Hispanic | 4.43% | 5.94% | 34.09% |
| Black | 1.85% | 2.97% | 60.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |