Find out how popular the last name Scaringe is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Scaringe.

Scaringe, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Scaringe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Scaringe in America

Scaringe is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Scaringe surname appeared 181 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Scaringe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Scaringe to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Scaringe

The surname SCARINGE is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "scaringa," which translates to "shoemaker" or "cobbler." This occupational surname likely referred to an ancestor who made or repaired shoes for a living.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SCARINGE surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the town of Scafati, near Salerno, Campania. In a local municipal record from 1289, a certain "Giovanni Scaringe" was listed as a resident of the town, supporting the theory that the name originated in this region.

In the 15th century, the SCARINGE surname appeared in various documents and records from the nearby city of Naples. For example, in 1472, a merchant named "Antonio Scaringe" was recorded as conducting business transactions in the city's bustling mercantile quarter.

As the SCARINGE family spread throughout Italy over the centuries, the name underwent several spelling variations, including Scaringe, Scarinci, Scarincio, and Scaringio. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal errors in record-keeping.

One notable individual bearing the SCARINGE surname was Giacomo Scaringe (1582-1652), a renowned painter from the town of Amalfi. His works, which often depicted religious scenes and portraits, can still be found in various churches and museums throughout the Campania region.

Another prominent figure was Francesco Scaringe (1718-1794), a renowned architect from Naples who designed several notable buildings in the city, including the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie a Caponapoli and the Palazzo Scaringe, which still bears his family's name.

During the 19th century, many Italians with the SCARINGE surname immigrated to various parts of the world, including the United States, Argentina, and Australia, in search of better economic opportunities.

One such immigrant was Giuseppe Scaringe (1845-1923), who arrived in New York City in the late 1860s and became a successful businessman, establishing a thriving import-export company specializing in Italian goods.

In the 20th century, the SCARINGE surname continued to be represented in various fields. For example, Antonio Scaringe (1901-1978) was a renowned Italian-American sculptor known for his public works and monuments.

While the SCARINGE surname may not be among the most common in Italy or worldwide, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have contributed to various aspects of society, from the arts and architecture to business and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Scaringe

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Scaringe.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Scaringe was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Scaringe has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Scaringe was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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