Explore the Family Name Catapano
The meaning of Catapano
Italian (southern): status name from catapano, the title of a high-ranking official with judicial, administrative, and economic jurisdiction (a borrowing from Byzantine catepano ‘superintendent’). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Carmine, Gaetano, Sal, Aniello, Carlo, Conrado, Donato, Enrico, Francesco, Pina.
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How common is the last name Catapano in the United States?
The surname Catapano, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 27,361st in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 28,465th, marking a decrease of 4.03%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 830 in 2000 to 838 in 2010, indicating a growth of 0.96%. The proportion of people named Catapano per 100,000 population also dropped by 9.68% over this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,361 | #28,465 | -4.03% |
| Count | 830 | 838 | 0.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Catapano
As for ethnic identity, the Catapano surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.27% of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this figure decreased slightly to 94.03% in 2010. There was an increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, from 2.29% in 2000 to 3.82% in 2010, marking a significant growth of 66.81%. Those identifying as being of two or more races also experienced a moderate increase from 1.33% to 1.43%. The percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained negligible or unchanged during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.27% | 94.03% | -2.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 3.82% | 66.81% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.43% | 7.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |