Explore the Family Name Colantonio
The meaning of Colantonio
Italian: from the personal name, a compound of the personal names Cola + Antonio. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Giusto, Mario, Sergio, Angelo, Antonio, Domenic, Donato, Edmondo, Egidio, Emilio, Pietro, Renato, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Colantonio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Colantonio has slightly decreased in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked 34,114th most popular surname nationwide, however, by 2010 it slipped slightly to 34,618th. Despite this minor drop in rank, the actual number of people carrying the surname experienced a small increase, growing from 629 in 2000 to 653 in 2010. This represents a growth rate of approximately 3.82%, although the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,114 | #34,618 | -1.48% |
| Count | 629 | 653 | 3.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colantonio
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Colantonio is predominantly white, according to the same census data. In 2000, nearly 98% of those bearing the surname identified as white, but this percentage dropped slightly to just under 96% by 2010. Notably, there were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. However, by 2010, a new development was seen with approximately 2.6% identifying as Hispanic. Data for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 95.87% | -2.1% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.6% | 0% |
| 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% |