Explore the Family Name Cilento
The meaning of Cilento
Italian: habitational name from Cilento in Salerno province, Campania. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Guido, Angelo, Antonio, Enzo, Sal, Vincenzo.
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How common is the last name Cilento in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cilento saw an increase in its popularity within the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,377th and climbed to the 41,799th position by 2010. This represents a growth of 3.64 percent in rank. The census data also shows that the number of people bearing the Cilento surname grew from 469 in 2000 to 520 in 2010, increasing by 10.87 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also rose by 5.88 percent, from 0.17 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #41,799 | 3.64% |
| Count | 469 | 520 | 10.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cilento
When it comes to ethnic identity, data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Cilento identify as White. In 2000, 96.80 percent identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.81 percent by 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 2.13 percent in 2000 to 3.85 percent in 2010, representing a significant change of 80.75 percent. The data did not record any individuals with the surname Cilento identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native or claiming two or more races for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 94.81% | -2.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 3.85% | 80.75% |
| 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% |