Explore the Family Name Centore
The meaning of Centore
Italian: from cento ore ‘hundred gold pieces’, hence probably a nickname for a wealthy person. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Amerigo, Carlo, Domenic, Italo, Sal, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Centore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Centore's popularity saw subtle changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 68,569th most popular surname in the United States, while in 2010 its rank moved slightly to 68,770. Despite this marginal drop in rank, the number of people with the Centore surname increased by 6.72%, from 268 individuals in 2000 to 286 in 2010. The proportion of people with this name per 100k remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #68,770 | -0.29% |
| Count | 268 | 286 | 6.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Centore
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Centore surname identify as White. In 2000, this group represented 96.64% of the total, decreasing slightly to 95.80% by 2010. The Census also showed a small increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, going from zero in 2000 to 2.10% in 2010. There were no significant changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 95.8% | -0.87% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.1% | 0% |
| 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% |