Explore the Family Name Canepa
The meaning of Canepa
Italian (mainly Liguria): from cànepa ‘hemp’, from Latin cannabis, a plant cultivated for its strong fibrous stems, which were used to make rope and canvas, hence a metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of hemp or of articles made from it; alternatively, a topographic name for someone who lived in an area where the plant was grown, or a habitational name from Canepa in Genoa province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Aldo, Dante, Salvatore, Carlo, Domenic, Giacomo, Giovanni, Nicola, Remo, Sal, Silvio.
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How common is the last name Canepa in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Canepa saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 20,778 in terms of frequency, but it dropped to 21,092 in 2010, marking a decline of about 1.51%. However, despite the lower rank, the number of people bearing this surname actually increased over the same period, from 1,182 to 1,245, an increase of approximately 5.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,778 | #21,092 | -1.51% |
| Count | 1,182 | 1,245 | 5.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.42 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Canepa
The ethnicity associated with the surname Canepa underwent noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The proportion identifying as White decreased by 12.81%, from 82.91% to 72.29%. On the other hand, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 14.97% to 25.38%, showing a 69.54% change. The representation of individuals identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander emerged in 2010 with 1.53%. However, the proportion of those identifying with two or more races fell from 1.10% to 0.48%, a reduction of 56.36%. There were no recorded changes for people identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.91% | 72.29% | -12.81% |
| Hispanic | 14.97% | 25.38% | 69.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.53% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 0.48% | -56.36% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.51% | 0% | 0% |