Explore the Family Name Cicalese
The meaning of Cicalese
Italian: habitational name for someone from Cicala, in Catanzaroprovince, or Cicalesi, an area of Nocera Inferiore in Salerno province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Sal, Aldo, Alfonse, Carmelina, Carmine, Chiara, Gennaro, Luca, Nunzio, Rocco, Sabato.
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How common is the last name Cicalese in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cicalese held a ranking of 37,145 in popularity in 2000, which slightly decreased to 38,850 in 2010. This represents a change of -4.59% over the decade. In terms of absolute count, there were 565 individuals with the Cicalese surname in 2000, and the number marginally increased to 568 by 2010. However, this increase did not keep pace with overall population growth, leading to a decrease in the proportion of individuals with the Cicalese surname per 100,000 people from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,145 | #38,850 | -4.59% |
| Count | 565 | 568 | 0.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cicalese
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cicalese also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The vast majority of individuals with the Cicalese surname identified as white in both years, although this percentage dropped slightly from 97.17% in 2000 to 94.01% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.30% in 2000 to 4.05% in 2010. There was also an appearance of individuals reporting two or more races in 2010, accounting for 0.88% of the total. No individuals with the Cicalese surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.17% | 94.01% | -3.25% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 4.05% | 76.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |