Explore the Family Name Zarcone
The meaning of Zarcone
Italian (Sicily): nickname for a peasant, from Arabic zarqūn ‘ruddy, red in the face’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Agostino, Marcello, Pasquale.
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How common is the last name Zarcone in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zarcone saw an increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname improved by approximately 1.83 percent, moving up from 27,526th to 27,021st most popular surname. Likewise, the count of individuals with this surname experienced growth of about 8.86 percent, increasing from 824 to 897. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 3.23 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,526 | #27,021 | 1.83% |
| Count | 824 | 897 | 8.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.3 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zarcone
The ethnic identity tied to the Zarcone surname also saw slight shifts between 2000 and 2010, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with the Zarcone surname identified as White, representing 95.43 percent in 2010, a minor decrease from 95.63 percent in 2000. The number of those identifying as Hispanic slightly fell by 1.27 percent. Interestingly, the percentage of Zarcones identifying with two or more races increased significantly by nearly 82 percent, although still constituting a small fraction of the overall population. There were no recorded individuals with Zarcone surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.63% | 95.43% | -0.21% |
| Hispanic | 3.16% | 3.12% | -1.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0.61% | 1.11% | 81.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |