Explore the Family Name Carfagna
The meaning of Carfagna
Italian: habitational name from Garfagnana (formerly Carfagnana), a territory in Tuscany. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Benedetto, Dino, Geno.
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How common is the last name Carfagna in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Carfagna" has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 74,164 in popularity and dropped to 81,181 in 2010, marking a decrease of 9.46%. The count of individuals with this last name also declined by 4.12%, from 243 in 2000 to 233 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people with the Carfagna surname decreased by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #81,181 | -9.46% |
| Count | 243 | 233 | -4.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carfagna
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Carfagna surname identify as White. This ethnic group made up 97.53% of the total in 2000, decreasing slightly to 96.14% in 2010. During this time period, there was no change in the number of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname. However, there was a notable increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, growing from 0% in 2000 to 2.15% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.53% | 96.14% | -1.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |