Explore the Family Name Cicala
The meaning of Cicala
Italian: nickname for a talkative person, from cicala ‘cicada, grasshopper’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carlo, Domenico, Pino, Alesio, Antonino, Bartolomeo, Carmela, Carmelo.
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How common is the last name Cicala in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cicala has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 35,053 in 2000 to 39,773 in 2010, marking a dip of 13.47%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname declined by 9.36% to 552 from a previous 609. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 17.39%, lowering to 0.19 in 2010 from 0.23 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,053 | #39,773 | -13.47% |
| Count | 609 | 552 | -9.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.19 | -17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cicala
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a slight shift in the distribution for the surname Cicala between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White decreased by about 3% to 95.11% from 98.03%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased substantially by 321.21% to 4.17% from a mere 0.99%. There were no recorded changes for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.03% | 95.11% | -2.98% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 4.17% | 321.21% |
| 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% |