Explore the Family Name Citrano

The meaning of Citrano

Italian (Sicily): from citru ‘cedar’ (Italian cedro), applied as a topographic name or possibly as a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place called for its cedars. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Giuseppe.

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How common is the last name Citrano in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Citrano has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,934 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had moved up to rank 59,901. This represents a 7.75% increase in its ranking. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 286 in 2000 to 337 in 2010, marking an increase of 17.83%. Meanwhile, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.11.

20002010Change
Rank#64,934#59,9017.75%
Count28633717.83%
Proportion per 100k0.110.110%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Citrano

As for the ethnic identity tied to the surname Citrano, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates minimal changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with the surname identified as White, at 96.85% in 2000 and 96.14% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 0.73%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. However, there was a new emergence of Hispanic identification, which accounted for 2.67% of the Citranos in 2010. There were no individuals who identified with two or more races in either census year.

20002010Change
White96.85%96.14%-0.73%
Hispanic0%2.67%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%