Explore the Family Name Cipollone
The meaning of Cipollone
1. Italian: nickname for someone with a big head, from an augmentative of cipolla ‘onion’. 2. Italian (Sicily): nickname for a large coarse individual, Sicilian cipudduni. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Domenic, Pasquale, Angelo, Domenico, Luigi, Nicola, Pietro, Rocco, Alessandra, Alfredo, Benito, Camillo, Emilio, Filomeno, Mario, Rodolfo, Silvino.
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How common is the last name Cipollone in the United States?
The "Cipollone" surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,974th, but by 2010, it slipped to 30,339th, marking a decrease of 4.71%. The actual count of individuals with this surname remained nearly static, going from 772 in 2000 to 771 in 2010. This minor reduction of -0.13% is mirrored in the proportion per 100,000 people, which fell by 10.34% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,974 | #30,339 | -4.71% |
| Count | 772 | 771 | -0.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cipollone
When looking at the ethnic identity of those carrying the Cipollone surname, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a predominantly White demographic. However, there were some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. Over this period, the percentage of Cipollones identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.34% to 93.39%, a change of -2.05%. At the same time, the portion of individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic increased from 2.98% to 4.15%, a notable increase of 39.26%. The proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders also saw a small drop of -11.11%, while the number of people identifying as 'Two or more races' emerged at 1.43% in 2010 from zero in 2000. No Cipollones identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.34% | 93.39% | -2.05% |
| Hispanic | 2.98% | 4.15% | 39.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.17% | 1.04% | -11.11% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |