Explore the Family Name Summa
The meaning of Summa
Italian (southern): variant of Somma. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Donato, Angelo, Vito, Alfonse, Antonio, Attilio, Canio, Domenic, Domenica, Gasper, Giovanni.
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How common is the last name Summa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Summa" experienced a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Summa ranked 14,550th among all surnames, but by 2010 it had slipped to 15,520th, marking a decrease of 6.67%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the last name Summa saw a slight increase from 1,878 to 1,886 individuals during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,550 | #15,520 | -6.67% |
| Count | 1,878 | 1,886 | 0.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.64 | -8.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Summa
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a shift in the distribution for the surname Summa. While the majority of Summas identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, there was a 4.81% decrease over the decade, dropping from 91.96% to 87.54%. Meanwhile, other ethnicities saw an increase in representation. The percentage of Summas identifying as Hispanic rose substantially from 3.04% to 5.62%, while those identifying as Black also increased from 0.53% to 1.54%. There was a slight uptick in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, and a modest increase in those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.96% | 87.54% | -4.81% |
| Hispanic | 3.04% | 5.62% | 84.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.92% | 2.07% | 7.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.28% | 1.7% | 32.81% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.54% | 20.31% |
| Black | 0.53% | 1.54% | 190.57% |