Explore the Family Name Carbonara
The meaning of Carbonara
Italian: habitational name from any of numerous minor places called Carbonara, from carbonara ‘rich in coal’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Rocco, Antonio, Carmelo, Concetta, Domenico, Nino, Pasquale, Vincenzo.
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How common is the last name Carbonara in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Carbonara has increased over the past decade. In 2000, this surname ranked 40,622 in popularity, with 507 individuals bearing this name. A decade later in 2010, the rank improved to 39,004, reflecting a 3.98% increase. The number of people named Carbonara also grew by 11.44% during this period, reaching a count of 565, while the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,622 | #39,004 | 3.98% |
| Count | 507 | 565 | 11.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carbonara
The ethnic identity of those carrying the surname Carbonara predominantly identifies as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.45% of Carbonaras identified as White, slightly decreasing to 95.58% in 2010. This decrease resulted in a minor increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.76% in 2000 to 2.83% in 2010. Interestingly, the data from 2010 reveals a small proportion (0.88%) identifying as having two or more races, a category not represented in the 2000 data. The Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories all maintained a consistent representation of zero across both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 95.58% | -0.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.76% | 2.83% | 2.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |