Explore the Family Name Cannistraro
The meaning of Cannistraro
Italian (Sicily): occupational name for a basket maker, from an agent derivative of cannistra ‘basket’ (see Cannistra). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmelo, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Cannistraro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cannistraro has seen an increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 92,217th and rose to 82,044th in 2010, marking an 11.03% change. This was accompanied by a growth in the number of individuals carrying the name from 185 to 230, indicating a 24.32% change. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also increased by 14.29%, from 0.07 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,217 | #82,044 | 11.03% |
| Count | 185 | 230 | 24.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cannistraro
According to the same Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnicity distribution of those with the Cannistraro surname has also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010. Most notably, there was a shift within the White category, decreasing from 99.00% to 95.65%. An interesting development is the appearance of Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, accounting for 2.61% of those with the Cannistraro surname. However, the proportions within categories such as Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained static over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 95.65% | -3.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.61% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |