Explore the Family Name Carfagno
The meaning of Carfagno
Italian: variant of Carfagna. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmela, Angelo, Annamarie, Fausto, Gaetano, Gennaro, Sal, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Carfagno in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Carfagno was ranked as the 29,040th most popular in the year 2000 and slipped to the 30,013th spot by 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by 3.35%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Carfagno surname increased slightly from 769 in 2000 to 782 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 1.69%. The proportion of individuals with the Carfagno surname per 100,000 people also fell by 6.9%, from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,040 | #30,013 | -3.35% |
| Count | 769 | 782 | 1.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carfagno
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed that the majority of individuals with the Carfagno surname identified as White, with 97.79% in 2000 and 97.70% in 2010, experiencing a nominal decrease of 0.09%. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 6.99%, rising from 1.43% in 2000 to 1.53% in 2010. No Carfagnos identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.79% | 97.7% | -0.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 1.53% | 6.99% |
| 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% |