Explore the Family Name Castoro
The meaning of Castoro
Italian: from castoro ‘beaver’ (from Latin castor), hence a nickname for someone thought to resemble the animal in some way. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Saverio, Vito, Angelo, Carlo, Carmela, Chiara, Gino, Pasquale, Pietro, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Castoro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Castoro' has seen a decrease in its popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,366th popular, but by 2010, it had dropped to 53,419th, representing an 8.21% decrease. The count of people bearing this surname also declined from 400 in 2000 to 387 in 2010, exhibiting a 3.25% decrease. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with the 'Castoro' surname per 100,000 people in the population lessened by 13.33%, going from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,366 | #53,419 | -8.21% |
| Count | 400 | 387 | -3.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Castoro
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the 'Castoro' surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.62% over the decade. The Hispanic ethnic identity also experienced growth, increasing by 13.60% from 2.50 to 2.84. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races also grew modestly from 1.50 to 1.55. No individuals with the 'Castoro' surname reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.5% | 95.09% | 0.62% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 2.84% | 13.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 1.55% | 3.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |