Explore the Family Name Cammarano
The meaning of Cammarano
Italian (Campania): probably a habitational name for someone from any of the places called Camera, for example in Teramo province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Arcangelo, Carmelo, Gaetano, Giovanni, Mauro, Pompeo, Salvator.
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How common is the last name Cammarano in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cammarano saw a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname rose to 35,246 in 2010 from 40,139 in 2000, marking a 12.19% change. The count, or number of people with this surname, also grew by 24.32% during this time frame, rising from 514 to 639. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Cammarano per 100,000 people increased by 15.79%, from 0.19 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,139 | #35,246 | 12.19% |
| Count | 514 | 639 | 24.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.22 | 15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cammarano
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cammarano also evolved over this decade, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2010, 92.02% of individuals with this surname identified as White, slightly down from 93.58% in 2000. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 4.86% in 2000 to 6.10% in 2010, reflecting a 25.51% change. Interestingly, a small percentage (0.78%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, a category that had no representation in 2000. The categories of Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and Two or more races saw no changes during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.58% | 92.02% | -1.67% |
| Hispanic | 4.86% | 6.1% | 25.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |