Explore the Family Name Cantelmo
The meaning of Cantelmo
Italian (southern): from the personal name Cantelmo. It was first borne by a noble family originating in Provence, France. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carmine. French Andre.
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How common is the last name Cantelmo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cantelmo has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 64,385 in terms of popularity and had a count of 289 individuals. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 68,770 (a change of -6.81%) and the count slightly decreased to 286 (a change of -1.04%). The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a small decline from 0.11 to 0.1, representing a -9.09% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #68,770 | -6.81% |
| Count | 289 | 286 | -1.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cantelmo
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. For those identified as White, there was a marginal decrease from 95.85% to 95.10%, a change of -0.78%. Those identifying with two or more races significantly dropped from 2.08% to 0%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native recorded for either year. Interestingly, there was a new occurrence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, accounting for 4.20% of those with the Cantelmo surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.85% | 95.1% | -0.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |