Explore the Family Name Cavallero
The meaning of Cavallero
Italian (mainly Piedmont and Liguria): equivalent of Spanish Caballero ‘horseman, knight’. This surname is also found in southern France. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Mario, Aldo, Angelo, Dario, Secondo. Spanish Alejandro, Angel, Felipe, Jose, Susana, Zulma. French Michel.
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How common is the last name Cavallero in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cavallero has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 32,338 in terms of frequency but fell to 38,389 in 2010, marking an 18.71% drop. The number of individuals with this surname also declined from 671 in 2000 to 577 in 2010, representing a 14.01% decrease. Accordingly, the proportion of the Cavallero surname per 100,000 people also saw a reduction from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010, showing a 20% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,338 | #38,389 | -18.71% |
| Count | 671 | 577 | -14.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.2 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cavallero
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the predominant ethnicity associated with the Cavallero surname has largely remained White and Hispanic. However, there have been noticeable changes over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as White dropped from 64.68% in 2000 to 57.71% in 2010, a decrease of 10.78%. On the other hand, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 20.53%, moving from 32.64% in 2000 to 39.34% in 2010. There was also a slight increase in individuals of two or more races, rising from 1.34% to 1.73%. No individuals with the Cavallero surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.68% | 57.71% | -10.78% |
| Hispanic | 32.64% | 39.34% | 20.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.73% | 29.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |