Explore the Family Name Susco
The meaning of Susco
Italian (southern): from Sicilian susca ‘chaff, bran’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Dante, Nunzio, Vito.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Susco in the United States?
The surname Susco, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, showed slight changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 74,957 but slipped to 75,317 by 2010, marking a decline of 0.48% in its rank. However, while its overall popularity ranking decreased, the count of individuals with the Susco surname increased from 240 to 256, reflecting a growth of 6.67%. This suggests that despite a drop in rank, more people identified as Suscos over this decade. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.09, indicating stability in relative frequency of the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #75,317 | -0.48% |
| Count | 240 | 256 | 6.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Susco
In terms of ethnicity, the Susco surname is overwhelmingly associated with White ethnic identity, with 98.75% in 2000 and 98.05% in 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. This represents a minor decrease of 0.71% over the decade. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native registered zero percentages for both years, indicating no recorded presence of these ethnic identities among those bearing the Susco name. However, it's important to note that changes might not be apparent due to suppression (S) of certain data points for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.75% | 98.05% | -0.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |