Explore the Family Name Centrella
The meaning of Centrella
Italian (Avellino): unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Antonio, Cosimo, Cosmo, Fiore, Guilio, Lia.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Centrella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Centrella has witnessed a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it held the rank of 35,106 and by 2010, it had dropped to rank 35,345, marking a minor decline of 0.68%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 608 in 2000 to 637 in 2010, indicating a growth of 4.77%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,106 | #35,345 | -0.68% |
| Count | 608 | 637 | 4.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Centrella
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Centrella surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 98.03% of Centrellas identified as White, which decreased slightly to 97.02% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic population, with the percentage rising from 1.64% in 2000 to 2.67% in 2010, marking a substantial change of 62.8%. No significant representation was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities for both the years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.03% | 97.02% | -1.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 2.67% | 62.8% |
| 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% |