Explore the Family Name Cannavo
The meaning of Cannavo
Italian (southern; Cannavò): 1. nickname from Greek kannabos ‘gray, hemp-colored’. 2. habitational name from a place in Calabria called Cannavò. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Carmine, Sal, Santo, Biagio, Carmelo, Filippo, Franco, Giuseppe, Nicola.
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How common is the last name Cannavo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Cannavo surname has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 45,909 and by 2010, it dropped to 50,106. This represents a decline of approximately 9.14%. The count of individuals with the Cannavo surname also decreased from 438 in 2000 to 418 in 2010, marking a 4.57% reduction. The proportion of people named Cannavo per 100,000 population similarly fell by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,909 | #50,106 | -9.14% |
| Count | 438 | 418 | -4.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cannavo
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the Cannavo surname identify as White, with an increase from 91.78% in 2000 to 92.58% in 2010. The number of those identifying with two or more ethnicities declined sharply from 3.88% in 2000 to 1.20% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was an increase in the Hispanic segment from 3.88% in 2000 to 5.26% in 2010. The proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained steady at 0% for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.78% | 92.58% | 0.87% |
| Hispanic | 3.88% | 5.26% | 35.57% |
| Two or More Races | 3.88% | 1.2% | -69.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |