Explore the Family Name Caravello
The meaning of Caravello
Italian: 1. most probably a masculine variant of Caravella. 2. possibly also from Sicilian caravellu, denoting a variety of pear, hence a metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of pears. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Aldo, Carina, Croce, Francesco, Santo, Saverio.
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How common is the last name Caravello in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Caravello has seen minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,970th in popularity with a count of 709 individuals carrying this surname within the United States. By 2010, although the rank had decline slightly to 30,980th, the actual number of individuals with the surname Caravello increased by 5.78% to 750. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decrease from 0.26 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,970 | #30,980 | -0.03% |
| Count | 709 | 750 | 5.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caravello
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Caravello, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, a majority identified as White with an increase from 93.94% in 2000 to 94.93% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic remained relatively constant around 2.8%. A small percentage identified as having two or more ethnic identities, with a slight decline from 1.69% to 1.33% over the ten-year period. No individuals with the surname Caravello identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, while those identifying as Black dropped from 0.99% to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.94% | 94.93% | 1.05% |
| Hispanic | 2.82% | 2.8% | -0.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1.33% | -21.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.99% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |