Explore the Family Name Colasante
The meaning of Colasante
Italian (mainly Abruzzo): from the personal name Colasante, a compound of the personal names Cola + Sante, a variant of Santo 1.
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How common is the last name Colasante in the United States?
The surname Colasante, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 69,201 in 2000, it dropped to 73,005 by 2010, which is a -5.5 change in ranking. However, the total count of people with this surname remained fairly stable, going from 265 in 2000 to 266 in 2010, a subtle increase of 0.38. The proportion per 100k also saw a downward trend, dropping from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, a decrease of 10 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #73,005 | -5.5% |
| Count | 265 | 266 | 0.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colasante
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Colasante surname identified as White, with a slight increase from 96.23 percent in 2000 to 96.99 percent in 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The Hispanic representation also grew over this decade, rising by 14.02 percent to reach 3.01 percent in 2010. Notably, there were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity bearing this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 96.99% | 0.79% |
| Hispanic | 2.64% | 3.01% | 14.02% |
| 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% |