Explore the Family Name Carinci

The meaning of Carinci

Italian (Lazio, Abruzzo): patronymic or plural form of the medieval personal name Carincio, derived from caro ‘dear’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Enrico, Enzo, Gabriele, Geno.

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

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Carinci has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 72,022 in popularity while by 2010 it had climbed to a rank of 69,793. This represents a 3.09% increase in popularity. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 252 in 2000 to 281 in 2010, marking an 11.51% increase. The proportion per 100k also increased by 11.11% over the decade.

20002010Change
Rank#72,022#69,7933.09%
Count25228111.51%
Proportion per 100k0.090.111.11%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carinci

In terms of ethnic identity, the U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Carinci identify as White, accounting for 96.44% in 2010, a slight decrease from 97.22% in 2000. The second largest group is Hispanics, making up 2.14% of the total in 2010, a decrease of 10.08% since 2000. The percentages for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were so low they rounded to zero. These figures underscore the predominant white ethnic identity associated with the surname Carinci.

20002010Change
White97.22%96.44%-0.8%
Hispanic2.38%2.14%-10.08%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%