Explore the Family Name Colaneri
The meaning of Colaneri
Italian: from the personal name Cola + nero ‘dark’, ‘black’, hence a nickname meaning ‘dark Nicholas’, or alternatively from a compound name with the same second element as a personal name. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Tommaso.
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How common is the last name Colaneri in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Colaneri saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped minutely by 1.0 from 65,133 to 65,782. However, the actual number of individuals bearing this surname increased by 5.61 percent, with a total count of 301 in 2010 compared to 285 in 2000. Despite the growth in actual numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #65,782 | -1% |
| Count | 285 | 301 | 5.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colaneri
The ethnic identity of individuals with the Colaneri surname has remained relatively stable between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The vast majority, about 94.68 percent in 2010, identify as White, which is a slight reduction from 94.74 percent in 2000. Individuals identifying with two or more races were reported in 2000, but no data was recorded for this group in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Colaneri surname holders showed growth, increasing by 41.71 percent to 2.99 percent in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.74% | 94.68% | -0.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 2.99% | 41.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |