Explore the Family Name Carrano
The meaning of Carrano
Italian (southern): habitational name from a minor place called Carrano, in Colosimi, Cosenza province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Marco, Luigi, Romeo, Alfonse, Domenico, Gino, Rocco, Sal.
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How common is the last name Carrano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Carrano" showed a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held rank 19,302 but fell to 20,792 by 2010, a drop of approximately 7.72%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname declined slightly from 1,299 in 2000 to 1,270 in 2010, marking a 2.23% decrease. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 10.42% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,302 | #20,792 | -7.72% |
| Count | 1,299 | 1,270 | -2.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.43 | -10.42% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carrano
In terms of ethnicity as determined by the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some changes in the distribution among those with the Carrano surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 92.15% to 89.61%. The Hispanic population increased notably by 49.73%, though still remaining a smaller proportion overall. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a rise of 36.96%, while the segment identifying with two or more races decreased by 12.99%. There was no reported change for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities within the Carrano surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.15% | 89.61% | -2.76% |
| Hispanic | 5.47% | 8.19% | 49.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 1.34% | -12.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.63% | 36.96% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |