Explore the Family Name Cantalupo
The meaning of Cantalupo
Italian: habitational name from any of various places in Italy called Cantalupo, thought to be a grimly humorous name derived from Latin cantare ‘to sing’ + lupus ‘wolf’, i.e. denoting a settlement where the wolves could be heard howling in the uncleared woods around. This is a widespread placename but some scholars now dispute its derivation, believing it to have been altered by folk etymology. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Cesare, Ciro, Donato, Gennaro, Rocco, Salvatore, Vito.
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How common is the last name Cantalupo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cantalupo has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,382, and by 2010 it had dipped to rank 43,511, marking a 5.14% drop. Despite this fall in rank, the actual count of people carrying the Cantalupo surname remained consistent at 496 for both years. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor decrease of 5.56%, going from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,382 | #43,511 | -5.14% |
| Count | 496 | 496 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cantalupo
The ethnicity associated with the Cantalupo name remained relatively stable between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The vast majority of individuals with this last name identified as White, with percentages holding steady at approximately 95%. There was a negligible decrease of 0.21% from 95.56% in 2000 to 95.36% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also saw a moderate increase of 7.09%, moving from 2.82% in 2000 to 3.02% in 2010. Meanwhile, the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no change, while there was an introduction of those identifying with two or more races in 2010, making up 1.21% of those with the Cantalupo surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.56% | 95.36% | -0.21% |
| Hispanic | 2.82% | 3.02% | 7.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |