Explore the Family Name Buttacavoli
The meaning of Buttacavoli
Italian (Sicily): nickname composed of the elements butta ‘throw’ + cavoli ‘cabbages’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Calogero, Ciro, Domenic, Giovanni.
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How common is the last name Buttacavoli in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Buttacavoli has seen slight changes in its popularity over the years. In 2000, this surname ranked 45,482 but fell to 48,995 by 2010, reflecting a decrease of about 7.72%. The count of people with this surname also dropped from 443 to 430, indicating a decline of approximately 2.93% within this period. Consequently, the proportion of people with the name Buttacavoli per 100k inhabitants also decreased by 6.25%, going from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #48,995 | -7.72% |
| Count | 443 | 430 | -2.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buttacavoli
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Buttacavoli surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. A majority of individuals who carry this surname identify as White, recording a slight decrease from 93.68% in 2000 to 92.79% in 2010. The Hispanic demographic increased by 7.65%, moving up from 4.97% in 2000 to 5.35% in 2010. People identifying as two or more races were reported in 2000 at 1.13%, but no such data was recorded in 2010. There were no individuals with the Buttacavoli surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.68% | 92.79% | -0.95% |
| Hispanic | 4.97% | 5.35% | 7.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |