Explore the Family Name Carosi
The meaning of Carosi
Italian: from the personal name Carosus or Caroso, derived from caro ‘dear’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Arcangelo, Carmela, Domenic, Gasper, Guido, Italo, Pasquale, Santo.
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How common is the last name Carosi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Carosi" decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Carosi ranked as the 65,668th most popular surname and by 2010 it lost ground to a ranking of 71,265. This represents a decline of 8.52%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a slight decrease, from 282 in 2000 to 274 in 2010, a drop of 2.84%. Consequently, the proportion of Carosi per 100,000 people also fell by 10% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #71,265 | -8.52% |
| Count | 282 | 274 | -2.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carosi
The ethnic identity distribution for the surname Carosi also showed some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people with this surname identify as White, making up 96.45% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.62% by 2010. There was an emergence of Hispanic identification within this surname group, rising from no reported individuals in 2000 to 2.19% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races dropped off completely from 2.48% in 2000 to none in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 95.62% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.48% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |