Explore the Family Name Catanzano
The meaning of Catanzano
Italian: variant of Catanzaro. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Attilio, Cosmo, Dante, Gaetano, Sal, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Catanzano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Catanzano has slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname Catanzano ranked 91,404 in terms of popularity and this dropped to 96,368 by 2010, showing a 5.43% decrease. However, despite its lower rank, the actual count of people with the surname increased minimally from 187 to 189, a marginal growth of 1.07%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,404 | #96,368 | -5.43% |
| Count | 187 | 189 | 1.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Catanzano
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Catanzano, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly linked to individuals who identify as White. In 2000, about 97.86% of those bearing this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.77% in 2010. There was no change recorded for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native over the same period. Any data points marked with (S) were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.86% | 95.77% | -2.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |