Explore the Family Name Cavicchi
The meaning of Cavicchi
Italian (mainly Emilia Romagna): probably a nickname from cavicchio, cavicchia, from a derivative of Late Latin cavicla, a shortened form of clavicula ‘little key’.
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How common is the last name Cavicchi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cavicchi has seen a slight change in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 62,046th most popular surname and by 2010, it had moved to the 62,189th spot, marking a minor decline of 0.23%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.62% during the same period, rising from 302 to 322. The proportion per 100,000 people remained at 0.11, indicating that its relative popularity was stable.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #62,189 | -0.23% |
| Count | 302 | 322 | 6.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cavicchi
The ethnic identity associated with the Cavicchi surname also experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.35% of those with this surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.34% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.66% in 2000 to 3.11% in 2010, a significant growth of 87.35%. No changes were recorded in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, maintaining a 0% representation throughout both years. Data for those identifying as belonging to two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 95.34% | -2.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 3.11% | 87.35% |
| 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% |