Explore the Family Name Cancino
The meaning of Cancino
1. Spanish: unexplained. This surname is most common in Mexico and Chile. 2. Italian (mainly Genoa): probably from a pet form of a medieval personal name documented as Camci and Chanci, of uncertain origin. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Javier, Salvador, Eduardo, Francisco, Luis, Manuel, Miguel, Pablo, Pedro, Rafael.
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How common is the last name Cancino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cancino has increased in popularity over a ten-year period from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Cancino was ranked 13,717 and by 2010, it had moved up in rank to 10,268 – an increase of approximately 25.14%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a significant rise, going from 2,027 in 2000 to 3,139 in 2010. This resulted in a percentage increase of around 54.86%. Additionally, the proportion of people named Cancino per 100,000 individuals rose by 41.33%, from 0.75 in 2000 to 1.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,717 | #10,268 | 25.14% |
| Count | 2,027 | 3,139 | 54.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.75 | 1.06 | 41.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cancino
Regarding ethnicity, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Cancino surname between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic made up the largest percentage of Cancinos, increasing from 88.55% to 90.51%. Those identifying as White decreased from 5.72% to 4.65%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 4.59% to 3.92%. The percentage of Cancinos identifying with two or more races also saw a decrease from 0.79% to 0.45%. Interestingly, no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, these groups accounted for 0.32% and 0.16% respectively of individuals with the Cancino surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.55% | 90.51% | 2.21% |
| White | 5.72% | 4.65% | -18.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.59% | 3.92% | -14.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 0.45% | -43.04% |
| Black | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.16% | 0% |