Explore the Family Name Cancilla
The meaning of Cancilla
Italian (Sicily): from a diminutive of Canci, from a short form of Cancelliere. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Sal, Salvatore, Nunzio, Paolo.
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How common is the last name Cancilla in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cancilla saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 29,728th most popular surname, while in 2010, it slipped slightly to 30,101st. This represents a 1.25% drop in ranking. However, the actual number of people with the Cancilla surname increased by 4.28% during this period, from 747 people in 2000 to 779 in 2010. The proportion of people named Cancilla per 100,000 individuals also declined by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,728 | #30,101 | -1.25% |
| Count | 747 | 779 | 4.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cancilla
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of the people with the Cancilla surname identified as White, making up 94.48% of the total in 2010, down slightly from 95.85% in 2000. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose significantly by 43.66%, increasing from 2.68% in 2000 to 3.85% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races made up a small portion of the total, showing a slight decrease from 1.20% in 2000 to 1.16% in 2010. No individuals with the Cancilla surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.85% | 94.48% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 2.68% | 3.85% | 43.66% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.16% | -3.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |