Explore the Family Name Castellani
The meaning of Castellani
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Castellano. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aldo, Angelo, Carlo, Guido, Annamarie, Antonio, Dante, Dino, Enio, Enrico, Franco, Gildo.
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How common is the last name Castellani in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Castellani" has seen a significant decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 29,598th most common surname and was held by approximately 751 individuals. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 38,948 and the count of individuals with this surname had decreased by about 24.63% to 566. The proportion of the U.S. population with this surname per 100,000 people also fell by 32.14%, from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,598 | #38,948 | -31.59% |
| Count | 751 | 566 | -24.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.19 | -32.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Castellani
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Castellani" has largely remained consistent from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The vast majority (97.20% in 2000 and 96.29% in 2010) identify as White. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.33% in 2000 to 2.65% in 2010. In 2000, 1.33% identified as belonging to two or more races, but this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. There were no identifiable individuals who claimed Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity within these periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 96.29% | -0.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 2.65% | 99.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |