Explore the Family Name Camuso
The meaning of Camuso
Italian (southern): nickname from camuso ‘snub-nosed’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Pasquale, Marco, Pasco, Sal, Vito.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Camuso in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Camuso' saw a dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 41,448th in 2000, it fell to 46,037th place in 2010, showcasing an 11.07% decline. Similarly, the count of persons with this surname also dropped by 6.46%, going down from 495 to 463 in the same decade. The proportion per 100k showed a similar trend, decreasing by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,448 | #46,037 | -11.07% |
| Count | 495 | 463 | -6.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Camuso
In terms of ethnic identity, the Camuso surname was predominantly identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In both years, 2000 and 2010, over 95% of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a slight increase of 0.35% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either year. However, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 114.18% from 2000 to 2010, albeit on a small base. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races, while present in 2000, was not represented in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.35% | 95.68% | 0.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 3.02% | 114.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.22% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |