Explore the Family Name Carozza
The meaning of Carozza
Italian (southern): variant of Carrozza. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Dino, Salvatore, Alfonse, Antonio, Carmine, Falco, Filomena, Gaetano, Lucio, Luigi, Pietro.
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How common is the last name Carozza in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Carozza saw a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 32,488 in terms of frequency and increased to 30,509 by 2010, demonstrating a growth of 6.09%. The actual count of individuals with the Carozza surname grew as well from 667 to 765, a significant increase of 14.69%. The proportion per 100,000 people also rose slightly from 0.25 to 0.26 during this period, indicating that it became slightly more common.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,488 | #30,509 | 6.09% |
| Count | 667 | 765 | 14.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.26 | 4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carozza
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Carozza also shifted between 2000 and 2010. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 94.60% to 92.03%, a change of -2.72%. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic community from 3.75% to 6.41%, an increase of 70.93%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander was initially nonexistent but appeared in 2010 at 0.65%. Those identified as belonging to two or more races decreased from 1.20% to 0.78%, a decline of 35.00%. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.6% | 92.03% | -2.72% |
| Hispanic | 3.75% | 6.41% | 70.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 0.78% | -35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |