Explore the Family Name Altomare
The meaning of Altomare
Italian: from a southern variant of Aldemaro, a personal name of ancient Germanic origin, composed of the elements ald ‘old (i.e. wise)’ + mar ‘fame’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Mario, Sal, Corrado, Gasper, Adolfo, Biagio, Caesar, Carlo, Carmin, Ennio, Enrico, Eugenio, Mariano, Mauro, Sergio, Tullio.
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How common is the last name Altomare in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Altomare has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 22,461 and by 2010, it had dropped to 23,691, indicating a decrease of 5.48%. However, the count of individuals with this surname remained unchanged over the decade, standing at 1069 in both years. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 10% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,461 | #23,691 | -5.48% |
| Count | 1,069 | 1,069 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.36 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Altomare
When looking at the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Altomare, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals identified as White (95.79% in 2010, down from 97.19% in 2000), there were increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic. The percentage of Altomares identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0.47% to 0.75%, marking a significant increase of 59.57%. Similarly, the count of those identifying as Hispanic rose from 0.94% to 1.59%, a change of 69.15%. The percentage who identified with two or more races also saw an increase, going up from 1.03% to 1.59%. There was no change for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the percentages remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 95.79% | -1.44% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.59% | 54.37% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 1.59% | 69.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.75% | 59.57% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |