Explore the Family Name Syracuse
The meaning of Syracuse
Americanized form of Italian Siracusa. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmelo, Nino.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Syracuse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Syracuse saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 37,200 in 2000, the rank dropped slightly to 38,214 in 2010, indicating a 2.73% decrease in rank. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 2.84%, from 564 people in 2000 to 580 in 2010. Despite this growth in number, the proportion of individuals named Syracuse per 100k population decreased by 4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,200 | #38,214 | -2.73% |
| Count | 564 | 580 | 2.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Syracuse
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. A remarkable change was observed in the Hispanic category, which grew from 1.6% to 2.76%, showing a 72.5% increase. Those identifying as White remained the majority, although their proportion decreased slightly from 95.39% to 94.31%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also saw an increase from 1.42% to 1.55%. Additionally, for the first time in 2010, there was a small representation (0.86%) of Asian/Pacific Islander individuals carrying the Syracuse surname. The proportions of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero throughout this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.39% | 94.31% | -1.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.76% | 72.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 1.55% | 9.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |