Explore the Family Name Celenza
The meaning of Celenza
Italian: habitational name from Celenza sul Trigno in Chieti or Celenza Valfortore in Foggia. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Domenic, Gennaro, Sisto.
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How common is the last name Celenza in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Celenza saw a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Celenza ranked 66,073 in popularity and increased to the rank of 68,949 in 2010, marking a decline of 4.35%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 280 to 285 during the same period, which is a small growth of 1.79%. The proportion of the population with this surname remained consistent at 0.1 per 100k people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #68,949 | -4.35% |
| Count | 280 | 285 | 1.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Celenza
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the surname Celenza identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 97.86% to 93.68%. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more races and Hispanic ethnicities emerged in 2010, accounting for 2.81% and 2.11% respectively. There were no registered changes in Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities over this period. All these figures underline the subtle shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Celenza over a decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.86% | 93.68% | -4.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.81% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |