Explore the Family Name Cangiano
The meaning of Cangiano
Italian (Naples): habitational name for someone from a place called Cangiani (Naples). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Biaggio, Cosmo, Franco, Italo, Marco, Mauro, Michelina. Spanish Edgardo, Salvador.
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How common is the last name Cangiano in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cangiano has seen an upward trend from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 60,706 and increased to a rank of 52,736 by 2010, indicating a 13.13% change in its position. The number of individuals with the Cangiano surname also increased by 26.77%, going from 310 in 2000 to 393 in 2010. Moreover, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k increased by 18.18% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #52,736 | 13.13% |
| Count | 310 | 393 | 26.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cangiano
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Cangiano surname identify as White, with this group experiencing a slight increase of 1.41% from 83.55% in 2000 to 84.73% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic remained relatively stable, with a slight increase of 0.42% from 14.19% in 2000 to 14.25% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the Cangiano surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races went down from 1.94% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.55% | 84.73% | 1.41% |
| Hispanic | 14.19% | 14.25% | 0.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |