Explore the Family Name Cacciola
The meaning of Cacciola
Italian: from a diminutive of Caccia. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Santo, Angelo, Antonio, Carmelo, Salvatore, Dante, Domenic, Domenico, Marco, Sal.
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How common is the last name Cacciola in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cacciola has marginally increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 31,085th most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen slightly in rank to 30,863rd. The census recorded a total of 706 individuals with the Cacciola surname in 2000, which increased by 6.8% to 754 people in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of the surname remained constant at 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,085 | #30,863 | 0.71% |
| Count | 706 | 754 | 6.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cacciola
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identities associated with the Cacciola surname. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname identified as white (96.74%), with a small number identifying as Hispanic (1.42%) and an even smaller fraction identifying with two or more races (0.71%). There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, there was a noticeable change in the ethnicity breakdown. Although the majority still identified as white (92.31%), the percentage of Hispanics had increased significantly to 5.31%. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races saw a modest increase to 0.80%, and for the first time, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander appeared in the data at 0.93%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.74% | 92.31% | -4.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 5.31% | 273.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 0.8% | 12.68% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |