Explore the Family Name Cafaro
The meaning of Cafaro
Italian (southern): from southern Italian dialect càfaro ‘unbeliever’, from Arabic kāfir ‘infidel’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Carmine, Nicola, Alessandro, Arcangelo, Carlo, Cono, Constantino, Domenic, Elio, Erminio, Rosario. Spanish Carlos, Guadalupe, Javier.
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How common is the last name Cafaro in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cafaro saw a slight decrease in ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from 21,265th to 21,509th, a change of approximately -1.15%. However, when looking at the total count, there was an increase of 5.66% during these years, taking the count from 1,149 in 2000 to 1,214 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also decreased by -4.65%, illustrating that while more people bear the surname, its overall prevalence compared to other surnames has slightly fallen.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,265 | #21,509 | -1.15% |
| Count | 1,149 | 1,214 | 5.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.41 | -4.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cafaro
In regards to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates shifts within the Cafaro surname carriers. In 2000, the majority were white, at 95.74%, however, by 2010 this had decreased by -3.21% to 92.67%. The Hispanic demographic saw an increase from 3.05% in 2000 to 5.85% in 2010, marking an impressive growth rate of 91.80%. Meanwhile, representation among Asian/Pacific Islanders also increased by 57.69%, albeit from a smaller base value of 0.52% in 2000 to 0.82% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races decreased by -17.14%, going from 0.70% to 0.58% over the same decade. No individuals with the Cafaro surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.74% | 92.67% | -3.21% |
| Hispanic | 3.05% | 5.85% | 91.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.82% | 57.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 0.58% | -17.14% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |