Explore the Family Name Caronia
The meaning of Caronia
Italian: habitational name from Caronìa in Messina province, Sicily. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Angelo, Domenico, Pellegrino.
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How common is the last name Caronia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Caronia has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Caronia held the rank of 61,058, but by 2010 it had dropped to 70,833 — a decrease of 16.01 percent. The actual count of people with this surname also dipped during this period from 308 to 276, marking a 10.39 percent reduction. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with the Caronia surname per 100,000 population fell by 18.18 percent, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #70,833 | -16.01% |
| Count | 308 | 276 | -10.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caronia
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Caronia surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of Caronias identify as White, although there's been a marginal dip of 0.92 percent between 2000 and 2010. As of 2010, 94.57 percent of Caronias identified as White, down from 95.45 percent in 2000. The small remaining percentage identifies as Hispanic, with a slightly reduced percentage of 2.17 in 2010 from 2.27 in 2000. Interestingly, the 2010 census showed a new category of Caronias identifying with two or more races, accounting for 1.81 percent. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed or remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 94.57% | -0.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 2.17% | -4.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |