Explore the Family Name Acri

The meaning of Acri

Italian: habitational name from a place in Cosenza province called Acri. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rinaldo, Enrico, Salvatore.

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How common is the last name Acri in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Acri has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 38,587th most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 39,659th spot, reflecting a minor decline of 2.78%. Despite this, the number of individuals with the surname Acri increased from 539 in 2000 to 554 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 2.78%. However, its proportion per 100k people declined by 5.0%.

20002010Change
Rank#38,587#39,659-2.78%
Count5395542.78%
Proportion per 100k0.20.19-5%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Acri

The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Acri surname. The data shows that the majority of people with the surname Acri identify as White, with a slight decrease from 96.29% in 2000 to 95.85% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic grew from 2.04% to 2.35%, reflecting a 15.20% increase. Furthermore, there was a moderate increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, rising from 0.93% to 1.08%, which indicates a 16.13% growth. The census data showed no individuals with the Acri surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.

20002010Change
White96.29%95.85%-0.46%
Hispanic2.04%2.35%15.2%
Two or More Races0.93%1.08%16.13%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%