Explore the Family Name Cherico
The meaning of Cherico
Italian: probably a variant of Chierico, an occupational name for a cleric, from Latin clericus (see Clerico and Clerc). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Gennaro, Pasquale.
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How common is the last name Cherico in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cherico has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Cherico was ranked 42,437th in terms of popularity and had 481 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 46,314 with only 460 people having this surname. This represents a decrease in popularity by 9.14% and a drop in count by 4.37%. The proportion per 100k also saw an 11.11% decrease over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,437 | #46,314 | -9.14% |
| Count | 481 | 460 | -4.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cherico
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cherico between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage fell slightly from 95.22% to 92.17%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased modestly from 2.49% to 3.04%. There was also a notable increase in individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities, rising dramatically from 1.25% to 2.39%. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.22% | 92.17% | -3.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 3.04% | 22.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 2.39% | 91.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |