Explore the Family Name Carullo
The meaning of Carullo
Italian (southern): from a diminutive of Caro. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Emilio, Giovanni, Pasquale, Rocco, Sal, Adriano, Antonio, Gerardo, Lorenzo, Luca, Luigi, Olimpia, Salvatore, Vincenzo.
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How common is the last name Carullo in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Carullo has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Carullo ranked 48,963rd in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it fell to 59,017th. Correspondingly, the number of individuals bearing the surname dropped by 15.1%, from 404 to 343 throughout this period. This shift resulted in a decrease in the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 residents, reducing from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,963 | #59,017 | -20.53% |
| Count | 404 | 343 | -15.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carullo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Carullo also showed some changes, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. While a significant majority of those with the surname identified as White in both years (95.79% in 2000 and 91.84% in 2010), there was a 4.12% drop in this category. The percentage of Carullos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased dramatically from 1.49% to 3.79%. Additionally, the 2010 census saw Carullos identifying with two or more races for the first time, accounting for 2.04% of the total. The Hispanic representation within the Carullo surname also saw a minor increase, rising from 1.73% to 2.04%. There were no reported Carullos identifying as Black or as American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.79% | 91.84% | -4.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.49% | 3.79% | 154.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.04% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 2.04% | 17.92% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |