Explore the Family Name Carideo

The meaning of Carideo

Italian (southern): probably from an altered form of the personal name Carodio, an omen or well-wishing name meaning ‘dear to God’, from caro ‘dear’ + Dio ‘God’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Fausto, Pasquale.

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How common is the last name Carideo in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Carideo saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 67,936th and dropped to 73,666th in 2010, representing an 8.43 percent decrease. The total count of individuals with this surname also reduced from 271 in 2000 to 263 in 2010, marking a 2.95 percent decline. Similarly, the proportion of the population with the Carideo surname per 100,000 people decreased by 10 percent over the decade.

20002010Change
Rank#67,936#73,666-8.43%
Count271263-2.95%
Proportion per 100k0.10.09-10%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carideo

Regarding the ethnicity affiliated with the surname Carideo, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, there were notable changes between 2000 and 2010. Although in 2000 almost all (97.42 percent) identified as White, this percentage decreased to 92.78 percent by 2010. The census period also saw the introduction of some diversity, with 1.90 percent identifying as being of two or more races and 3.42 percent identifying as Hispanic in 2010. There were no individuals with the Carideo surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
White97.42%92.78%-4.76%
Hispanic0%3.42%0%
Two or More Races0%1.9%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%