Explore the Family Name Canino
The meaning of Canino
1. Italian (southern): nickname from the old Sicilian caninu ‘beautiful, dear’or from the Arabic ḥanīn ‘soft, sweet’. 2. Italian (southern): nickname from the adjective canino ‘canine’, probably denoting someone with a ferocious or aggressive temperament. 3. Spanish (Canary Islands): nickname from canino ‘canine’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Luis, Manuel, Alberto, Alfredo, Angel, Arcadio, Feliciano, Hilario, Jesus, Jorge, Juan Raul. Italian Aldo, Angelo, Constantino, Gino, Giovanni.
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How common is the last name Canino in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Canino has seen an increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 22,116th most popular, but by 2010, it had jumped to 20,884th place, showing a growth of 5.57%. The count of people with the surname also rose from 1,091 in 2000 to 1,262 in 2010, an increase of 15.67%. The proportion per 100 thousand people went up slightly from 0.4 to 0.43, indicating a growth rate of 7.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,116 | #20,884 | 5.57% |
| Count | 1,091 | 1,262 | 15.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.43 | 7.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Canino
Looking at the ethnicity of those with the Canino surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals certain shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of White individuals decreased from 71.13% to 67.51%, while the representation of Hispanic individuals increased from 23.28% to 27.65%. The count of Black individuals dipped from 2.47% to 1.90%, and those claiming two or more races also saw a decrease from 1.65% to 1.19%. Starting from no recorded count in 2000, there were individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity identified in 2010, constituting 1.74% of the Canino population. The count for American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.13% | 67.51% | -5.09% |
| Hispanic | 23.28% | 27.65% | 18.77% |
| Black | 2.47% | 1.9% | -23.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 1.19% | -27.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |