Explore the Family Name Cannata
The meaning of Cannata
Italian (Sicily and southern Calabria; also Cannatà): occupational name for a potter or a water carrier, either from cannata ‘pitcher, jug’, which is from medieval Greek kanata, or from the medieval Greek occupational name derived from this, kanatās ‘potter’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Sal, Rocco, Salvatore, Gaetano, Vito, Angelo, Antonino, Antonio, Biagio, Carlo, Carmela, Corrado.
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How common is the last name Cannata in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Cannata" experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Originally ranking 14,570th in popularity in 2000, the surname dropped to the 15,571st spot by 2010, marking a 6.87% decline. However, the total count of individuals with the Cannata surname remained relatively stable with just a 0.21% increase from 1,874 in 2000 to 1,878 in 2010. Despite this, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 7.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,570 | #15,571 | -6.87% |
| Count | 1,874 | 1,878 | 0.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.64 | -7.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cannata
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Cannata surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, some changes can be noted over the decade. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 95.36% in 2000 to 93.93% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 3.36% in 2000 to 4.90% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races saw a drop from 0.96% to 0.85%. Notably, there were no individuals with the Cannata surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.36% | 93.93% | -1.5% |
| Hispanic | 3.36% | 4.9% | 45.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 0.85% | -11.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |