Explore the Family Name Cafiero
The meaning of Cafiero
Italian (southern): probably from Arabic kāfir ‘infidel’. Compare Cafaro. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Sal, Salvatore, Luca, Pasquale, Angelo, Aniello, Antonio, Carlo, Gasper.
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How common is the last name Cafiero in the United States?
The surname Cafiero held the rank of 28,994 in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000, and it decreased slightly to rank 31,068 in 2010. This represents a drop of around 7.15%. In terms of actual count, there were 771 individuals with the Cafiero surname in 2000, which slightly decreased to 747 by 2010, marking a small decrease of 3.11%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the Cafiero surname per 100,000 people also saw a decrease from 0.29 to 0.25 between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,994 | #31,068 | -7.15% |
| Count | 771 | 747 | -3.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.25 | -13.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cafiero
Ethnic identity of the Cafiero surname, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 93.90% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 93.31% in 2010. The data shows no Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnic identities associated with the Cafiero surname in either years. The representation within the Hispanic ethnicity saw an increase, moving from 3.89% in 2000 to 5.49% in 2010, a notable change of approximately 41.13%. It's also noteworthy that the percentage of those identifying with two or more races showed up in the 2000 Census at 1.69%, but was not present in the 2010 Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.9% | 93.31% | -0.63% |
| Hispanic | 3.89% | 5.49% | 41.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |