Explore the Family Name Cancelliere

The meaning of Cancelliere

Italian (southern): occupational name from cancelliere ‘chancellor, clerk’, from Old French chancelier ‘chancellor’ (from Late Latin cancellarius ‘usher’). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Antonio, Domenic, Enrico.

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How common is the last name Cancelliere in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cancelliere has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 45,573 and by 2010, its rank had fallen to 46,902, indicating a -2.92% change. However, the number of people with the surname Cancelliere increased from 442 in 2000 to 453 in 2010, a rise of 2.49%. The proportion per 100k people also fell by -6.25% during this period.

20002010Change
Rank#45,573#46,902-2.92%
Count4424532.49%
Proportion per 100k0.160.15-6.25%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cancelliere

The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cancelliere saw significant changes between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals identified as White, though there was a decrease from 97.51% in 2000 to 93.60% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, with a rise from 1.13% in 2000 to 5.3% in 2010, marking a significant 369.03% change. No individuals with the surname Cancelliere identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
White97.51%93.6%-4.01%
Hispanic1.13%5.3%369.03%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%