Explore the Family Name Cacciatore
The meaning of Cacciatore
Italian (Cacciatóre): occupational name from cacciatóre ‘huntsman’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Rocco, Salvatore, Alfonso, Alfonzo, Domenico, Enrico, Antonio, Carmela, Carmelo, Giacomo, Giuseppe, Sal.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cacciatore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cacciatore saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname went from 21,004 to 20,899, showing a minor growth of 0.5%. In terms of count, there were 1,166 individuals with this surname in 2000, which grew by 8.15% to 1,261 people in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.43.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,004 | #20,899 | 0.5% |
| Count | 1,166 | 1,261 | 8.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cacciatore
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cacciatore. As of 2000, 94.6% of those bearing this surname identified as White, but this percentage slightly decreased to 93.26% by 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic showed an upward trend, increasing from 3.43% to 5.47% during the same period. Individuals reporting their ethnicity as two or more races decreased from 1.37% to 0.71%. There was no change among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the latter two categories maintaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.6% | 93.26% | -1.42% |
| Hispanic | 3.43% | 5.47% | 59.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 0.71% | -48.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |