Explore the Family Name Cariello
The meaning of Cariello
Italian (southern): from a diminutive of Caro. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Alba, Elvira, Lazaro, Sergio, Silvia, Vito.
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How common is the last name Cariello in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cariello experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 52,403rd most common surname, but in 2010, it fell to the 57,914th spot, marking a decline of 10.52%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased, from 372 in 2000 to 351 in 2010, indicating a reduction of 5.65%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly dropped by 14.29% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,403 | #57,914 | -10.52% |
| Count | 372 | 351 | -5.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cariello
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cariello, as provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, we see that the majority identify as White, although this proportion decreased slightly from 93.55% in 2000 to 89.74% in 2010. Over this same period, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the figure rising from 5.11% to 7.69%, representing a significant growth of 50.49%. No change was noted for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.55% | 89.74% | -4.07% |
| Hispanic | 5.11% | 7.69% | 50.49% |
| 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% |