Explore the Family Name Chiarello
The meaning of Chiarello
Italian: from a pet form of the personal name Chiaro. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Vito, Sal, Antonio, Domenico, Guido, Luigi, Nunzio, Reno, Rinaldo, Salvatore, Santo.
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How common is the last name Chiarello in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chiarello saw a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 18,057 and by 2010, it had moved down to 18,778 – a decrease of about 4%. However, the count of individuals with this surname did increase slightly during the same period, from 1,424 to 1,460, representing a growth of 2.53%. The proportion per 100,000 people though, decreased by 7.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,057 | #18,778 | -3.99% |
| Count | 1,424 | 1,460 | 2.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.49 | -7.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chiarello
The ethnicity associated with the surname Chiarello also shifted somewhat between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of the individuals with this surname identified as White, but that percentage decreased from 95.65% to 94.32%. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable, with a small decrease from 0.49% to 0.48%. There was an increase in those identifying as Two or more races, from 0.77% to 0.82%, and a significant jump in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.95% up to 3.90%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 94.32% | -1.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.95% | 3.9% | 32.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 0.82% | 6.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0.48% | -2.04% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |