Explore the Family Name Caranci
The meaning of Caranci
Italian: from old Italian caranci, denoting an invasive noxious plant (Cardiospermum halicacabum). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Emilio, Mario, Antonio, Dante, Libero, Nino.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Caranci in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Caranci was ranked 67,725 in popularity in 2000 and slipped to 71,042 in 2010, a decline of 4.9%. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual number of individuals with the Caranci surname slightly grew from 272 in 2000 to 275 in 2010, a modest increase of 1.1%. However, when considering its prevalence in the overall population, the proportion per 100k people dropped by 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #71,042 | -4.9% |
| Count | 272 | 275 | 1.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caranci
The ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Caranci remained largely consistent from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In both years, nearly all identified as White, with a slight dip from 97.06% to 96.73%. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Furthermore, there were also no instances of individuals reporting two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.06% | 96.73% | -0.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |