Explore the Family Name Taormina
The meaning of Taormina
Italian (Sicily): habitational name from Taormina in the region of Messina. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Sal, Angelo, Rosario, Mario, Ciro, Francesco, Gasper, Santo, Annamarie, Battista, Caesar, Carlo, Concetta, Epifanio, Manuel, Marcela, Mariano, Susana.
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How common is the last name Taormina in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Taormina saw a slight shift between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 12,757th in terms of popularity across the United States but slipped to 13,497th by 2010, marking a decrease of 5.8%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Taormina grew from 2,220 to 2,250 over the decade, an increase of 1.35%. The proportion of residents with this surname per 100,000 people also declined by 7.32% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,757 | #13,497 | -5.8% |
| Count | 2,220 | 2,250 | 1.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.82 | 0.76 | -7.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Taormina
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Taormina, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals mostly minor changes from 2000 to 2010. The overwhelming majority of those with the surname identified as White (94.55% in 2000 and 94.09% in 2010). The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races both saw decreases of 12% and 28.21%, respectively. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic population carrying the Taormina name, growing by 29.79%. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, while the Black population went from none in 2000 to a minor presence of 0.36% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.55% | 94.09% | -0.49% |
| Hispanic | 3.29% | 4.27% | 29.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 0.84% | -28.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.44% | -12% |
| Black | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |