Explore the Family Name Ciaramella
The meaning of Ciaramella
Italian (southern): from ciaramella ‘bagpipe’, applied as a metonymic occupational name for a maker of bagpipes or a piper, or possibly as a nickname for a windbag. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Silvio, Amedeo, Antonio, Arduino, Filomena, Pasquale.
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How common is the last name Ciaramella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ciaramella has grown slightly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. During this period, the rank of this surname moved from 40,465 to 38,754, an increase of 4.23%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also increased by roughly 12%, from 509 to 570. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #38,754 | 4.23% |
| Count | 509 | 570 | 11.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ciaramella
As for ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Ciaramella identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease over the decade from 97.64% to 95.61%. The Hispanic population within the Ciaramella surname saw significant growth, increasing by 123.57% from 1.57% to 3.51%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 95.61% | -2.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 3.51% | 123.57% |
| 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% |