Explore the Family Name Candanosa
The meaning of Candanosa
Hispanic (mainly Mexico): habitational name from any of the four places called Candanosa in Oviedo province, Spain, named with Asturian-Leonese cándanu ‘dry stick’ and -osa ‘rich of’.
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How common is the last name Candanosa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Candanosa has seen a notable rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 143,847th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had jumped to 118,185th, reflecting a significant increase of nearly 18 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 106 in 2000 to 147 in 2010, a growth rate of approximately 39 percent. Correspondingly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 increased by 25 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,847 | #118,185 | 17.84% |
| Count | 106 | 147 | 38.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.05 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Candanosa
Regarding ethnic identity, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census data, virtually all individuals with the last name Candanosa identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 99.06 percent identified as Hispanic, which slightly decreased to 97.28 percent in 2010. No significant representation of other ethnicities like Asian/Pacific Islander, White, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native was recorded in either of these years. The category of "Two or more races" also remained at zero throughout the decade, indicating no substantial change in the ethnic identity associated with the Candanosa surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.06% | 97.28% | -1.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |