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

Scinta, 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 Scinta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Scinta in America

Scinta is the 51723rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Scinta surname appeared 402 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 Scinta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Scinta 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 Scinta

The surname SCINTA is believed to have originated in Sicily, Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "scintilla," which means "spark" or "glimmer," suggesting that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone with a lively or vibrant personality.

Historical records indicate that the SCINTA name first appeared in the 12th century, with references found in various manuscripts and documents from towns and villages across Sicily. One of the earliest known bearers of this surname was Giovanni SCINTA, a merchant from Palermo who is mentioned in a trade registry dating back to 1274.

The name SCINTA can also be linked to several place names in Sicily, such as the town of Scintilia, which was likely named after an ancient Roman settlement. This connection could suggest that the surname originated from individuals who hailed from or resided in these locations.

Throughout the centuries, various spellings and variations of the name emerged, including SCINTILLA, SCINTILLONE, and SCINTILLARI, reflecting the evolution of the Italian language and regional dialects.

Notable individuals with the SCINTA surname include:

1. Francesco SCINTA (1470-1538), a renowned Sicilian architect who designed several churches and palaces in Palermo and its surrounding areas.
2. Maria SCINTA (1589-1662), a Sicilian nun and mystic who was known for her visions and spiritual writings.
3. Giuseppe SCINTA (1720-1795), a Sicilian painter and fresco artist whose works adorned many churches and noble residences in Sicily.
4. Vincenzo SCINTA (1832-1901), a Sicilian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament in the late 19th century.
5. Salvatore SCINTA (1905-1986), a Sicilian-American businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the Italian-American community in New York City.

While the SCINTA surname has its roots in Sicily, it has since spread to various parts of Italy and beyond, carried by generations of individuals who have left their mark on history through their accomplishments and contributions to society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Scinta

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

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 Scinta 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 Scinta 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 Scinta was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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