Explore the Family Name Carosella
The meaning of Carosella
Italian: from the feminine form of Carosello (see Caroselli). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Gino, Mario, Orlando, Santina, Silvio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Carosella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Carosella's popularity saw a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,644th and slightly fell to 38,801st in 2010, marking a 0.41% decrease in popularity. However, the actual count of people with the Carosella surname increased from 538 to 569 during the same period, a growth rate of 5.76%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 5%, moving from 0.2 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,644 | #38,801 | -0.41% |
| Count | 538 | 569 | 5.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carosella
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Carosella showed some changes as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, accounting for 95.91% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.25% in 2010. There was a notable growth in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.04% in 2000 to 2.99% in 2010 - a substantial 46.57% increase. People identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.49% to 0.88%, a reduction of 40.94%. No individuals with the Carosella surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.91% | 95.25% | -0.69% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 2.99% | 46.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 0.88% | -40.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |