Explore the Family Name Castrogiovanni
The meaning of Castrogiovanni
Italian (southern): habitational name from Castrogiovanni, the name until 1927 of the city of Enna in central Sicily. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Calogero, Giuseppe, Mario, Paolo, Pasquale, Ricardo, Silvo.
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How common is the last name Castrogiovanni in the United States?
The surname Castrogiovanni, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 46,523rd in popularity and dropped slightly to 47,878th place by 2010, marking a change of -2.91%. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname increased slightly from 431 in 2000 to 442 in 2010, an increase of 2.55%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly, going from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, a change of -6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #47,878 | -2.91% |
| Count | 431 | 442 | 2.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Castrogiovanni
Looking at the ethnicity associated with the Castrogiovanni surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority identify as White. In 2000, 95.36% identified as White, which dipped marginally to 95.02% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, growing from 3.71% in 2000 to 3.85% in 2010, marking an increase of 3.77%. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.36% | 95.02% | -0.36% |
| Hispanic | 3.71% | 3.85% | 3.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |