Explore the Family Name Cannone
The meaning of Cannone
Italian: from cannone ‘cannon’, applied as a metonymic occupational name for a maker of cannons, or as a nickname for a tall man or someone with a resounding voice. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Santo, Amedeo, Filippo, Guido, Salvatore, Vito.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cannone in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cannone's popularity saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, falling by 3.36% from the 35,106th place to the 36,286th. The count of people bearing the name, however, increased marginally by 1.48%, from 608 to 617 individuals. Consequently, the proportion of the Cannone surname per 100,000 people decreased by 8.7%, reflecting its diminished prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,106 | #36,286 | -3.36% |
| Count | 608 | 617 | 1.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cannone
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Cannone surname. In 2000, a large majority (93.91%) identified as White, a figure that slightly increased to 94.17% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also rose significantly from 2.63% to 4.54%. However, there was a drop in those identifying as Two or more races and Black, which fell to zero in 2010 from 1.48% and 1.81% respectively in 2000. Data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.91% | 94.17% | 0.28% |
| Hispanic | 2.63% | 4.54% | 72.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.81% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |