Explore the Family Name Candito
The meaning of Candito
Italian: from the personal name Candito, a dialect variant of Candido. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Candito in the United States?
The surname "Candito" was quite uncommon in the United States according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked as the 63,812th most popular surname, with a count of 292 individuals bearing this name. However, by 2010, its popularity had slightly reduced. The ranking dropped to 70,645 and the count also decreased to 277, marking a change of -10.71% and -5.14% respectively. The proportion of individuals named Candito per 100k population also fell from 0.11 to 0.09, indicating an 18.18% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #70,645 | -10.71% |
| Count | 292 | 277 | -5.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Candito
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Candito", the majority, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, identified as White both in 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this demographic from 95.55% to 90.61%. On the other hand, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.71% to 3.61%, reflecting a change of 111.11%. A small percentage identified as being of two or more races, increasing from 2.05% to 2.53%. There were no individuals with the Candito surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.55% | 90.61% | -5.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 3.61% | 111.11% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 2.53% | 23.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |