Explore the Family Name Canosa
The meaning of Canosa
1. Galician: habitational name from a place in A Coruña province, Galicia (Spain), named Canosa, from Galician cana ‘reed’ (from Latin canna). 2. Italian: habitational name from a place called Canosa, in Apulia. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Amado, Amador, Andres, Domingo, Fidel, Jose, Josefina, Julio, Manuel, Margarita, Nilda, Orlando. Italian Antonio, Fabiano, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Canosa in the United States?
The Canosa surname experienced a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, in 2000, the Canosa surname was ranked 53,420th in popularity and had a count of 363. By 2010, the rank had shifted upward to 51,512 and the count increased to 404, signifying an overall change of 3.57 percent in rank and 11.29 percent in count. The proportion of the Canosa surname per 100,000 also saw a minor increase from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #51,512 | 3.57% |
| Count | 363 | 404 | 11.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Canosa
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals with the Canosa surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the ten-year period. In 2000, the largest ethnic identity group for this surname was White (50.96 percent), followed by Hispanic (25.90 percent). However, by 2010, while the White group remained the largest, it shrunk slightly to 48.02 percent, and the Hispanic proportion grew to 30.20 percent. Notably, Asian/Pacific Islander representation also decreased from 21.49 percent to 20.54 percent. The Two or more races category witnessed a significant drop from 1.65 percent to 1.24 percent. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.96% | 48.02% | -5.77% |
| Hispanic | 25.9% | 30.2% | 16.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 21.49% | 20.54% | -4.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 1.24% | -24.85% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |