Explore the Family Name Caterina

The meaning of Caterina

Italian: from the female personal name Caterina, a popular name in the medieval period, which was borne by numerous early Christian saints. See also Catherine. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Battista, Stefano.

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How common is the last name Caterina in the United States?

Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Caterina' has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Caterina' ranked 50,686 in terms of popular surnames, and by 2010, it had slipped to rank 52,736, marking a 4.04% decrease in its ranking. However, contrary to the drop in rank, the count of individuals with the surname 'Caterina' increased slightly from 387 in 2000 to 393 in 2010, reflecting a 1.55% growth.

20002010Change
Rank#50,686#52,736-4.04%
Count3873931.55%
Proportion per 100k0.140.13-7.14%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caterina

In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the 'Caterina' surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 95.61% to 94.91%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, jumping from 2.07% in 2000 to 3.31% in 2010, marking a 59.90% change. Those reporting two or more races decreased slightly from 1.55% to 1.53%. There were no recorded instances of 'Caterina' among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year.

20002010Change
White95.61%94.91%-0.73%
Hispanic2.07%3.31%59.9%
Two or More Races1.55%1.53%-1.29%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%