Explore the Family Name Carpino

The meaning of Carpino

Italian: 1. (southern; Càrpino): topographic name from carpino ‘hornbeam’ (witch elm). 2. (Naples): from a pet form of the personal name Carpio. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Santo, Angelo, Carmelo, Concetta, Fiore, Rocco.

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

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Carpino has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, Carpino ranked as the 21369th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 22081st spot, marking a -3.33% change in its rank. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Carpino surname marginally increased from 1142 in 2000 to 1173 in 2010, demonstrating a 2.71% rise. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people also fell by -4.76%.

20002010Change
Rank#21,369#22,081-3.33%
Count1,1421,1732.71%
Proportion per 100k0.420.4-4.76%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carpino

When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Carpino surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a shift in the distribution between 2000 and 2010. The largest group, Whites, saw a slight decrease in representation from 92.03% in 2000 to 90.11% in 2010. Simultaneously, there were increases among other groups. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander significantly rose from 1.05% to 2.47%, marking a 135.24% change. Similarly, the Hispanic representation within the Carpino surname grew by 6.81%, moving from 4.55% to 4.86% over the ten-year span. The percentage of those reporting two or more races remained almost stable, with a minor increase of 2.29%. Notably, no individuals identified themselves as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.

20002010Change
White92.03%90.11%-2.09%
Hispanic4.55%4.86%6.81%
Asian/Pacific Islander1.05%2.47%135.24%
Two or More Races1.75%1.79%2.29%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%