Explore the Family Name Cangemi
The meaning of Cangemi
Italian (Calabria and Sicily): occupational name from Arabic ḥaggām ‘barber, surgeon’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Salvatore, Mario, Agostino, Carmelo, Dante, Erminio, Gasper, Giacomo, Giuseppi, Rocco. Spanish Salvador, Barbaro, Gaspar.
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How common is the last name Cangemi in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cangemi has seen a slight rise in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In terms of rank, the name climbed from 31,621 in 2000 to 30,916 by 2010, reflecting a 2.23% increase. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 691 to 752, marking an 8.83% growth. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a minor decrease of 3.85%, shifting from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,621 | #30,916 | 2.23% |
| Count | 691 | 752 | 8.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cangemi
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cangemi, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a majority are identified as White. This group saw a slight decrease from 96.38% in 2000 to 95.35% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic showed an increase, rising by 31.03% in the same period. The data shows no Cangemi surname bearers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more races decreased by 8.28%, going from 1.45% in 2000 to 1.33% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.38% | 95.35% | -1.07% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 2.66% | 31.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 1.33% | -8.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |