Explore the Family Name Caracci
The meaning of Caracci
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Caraccio. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Sal, Giovanni, Giuseppe, Rocco, Salvatore, Vito.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Caracci in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Caracci has seen a slight decrease in popularity since the year 2000. In 2000, it was ranked as the 38,942nd most common surname but fell to 41,164th place by 2010. This represents a 5.71% drop in ranking. The total count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 533 in 2000 to 529 in 2010, showing a minimal 0.75% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,942 | #41,164 | -5.71% |
| Count | 533 | 529 | -0.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caracci
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census presents some changes over the decade. The majority of people with the Caracci surname identified as White, although there was a minor decrease from 97.94% in 2000 to 96.41% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.31% to 2.65%, a change of 102.29%. Meanwhile, the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.94% | 96.41% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 2.65% | 102.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |