Explore the Family Name Cangelosi
The meaning of Cangelosi
Italian (southern): variant of Cangialosi. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Sal, Salvatore, Santo, Vincenzo, Antonio, Carmelo, Rocco, Vito, Carmine, Concetta, Dino, Gaspare.
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How common is the last name Cangelosi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cangelosi has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 16,972nd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to 18,068th place, marking a 6.46% drop in rank. The overall count of individuals with this surname remained almost steady, decreasing insignificantly from 1,545 in 2000 to 1,543 in 2010, a marginal decline of 0.13%. Therefore, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 8.77%, going from 0.57 in 2000 to 0.52 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,972 | #18,068 | -6.46% |
| Count | 1,545 | 1,543 | -0.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.52 | -8.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cangelosi
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that there were some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Cangelosi surname from 2000 to 2010. The majority of people with the Cangelosi surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 96.18% in 2000 to 95.20% in 2010. There was also a decline in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races by 17.95% and 7.14%, respectively. However, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.33% in 2000 to 3.43% in 2010, which is a rise of 47.21%. The percentages for those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaska Native remained at zero in both years, indicating that none of the respondents with this surname identified with these ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.18% | 95.2% | -1.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 3.43% | 47.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 0.78% | -7.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.32% | -17.95% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |