Explore the Family Name Camerota
The meaning of Camerota
Italian (southern): habitational name from a place called Camerota in Salerno province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Ciro, Salvatore, Angelo, Carmel, Emilio, Pasquale.
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How common is the last name Camerota in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Camerota has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 69,201 in popularity with a count of 265, or a proportion of 0.1 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had risen to 67,519 and the count to 292, while the proportion remained steady at 0.1 per 100,000 people. This represents a change of 2.43 in rank and a 10.19 increase in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #67,519 | 2.43% |
| Count | 265 | 292 | 10.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Camerota
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Camerota, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it was largely identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 97.74% to 96.58%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant jump, increasing by 80.95% from 1.89% in 2000 to 3.42% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.74% | 96.58% | -1.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 3.42% | 80.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |