Explore the Family Name Colasanti
The meaning of Colasanti
Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Colasanto, a compound of the personal names Cola + Santo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Biaggio, Cosimo, Rinaldo, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Colasanti in the United States?
The surname Colasanti has seen a slight decline in popularity from the years 2000 to 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked as the 37,788th most common surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 39,887th spot, representing a change of -5.55%. The actual count of individuals with the surname only slightly decreased, dropping from 553 in 2000 to 550 in 2010, an overall decrease of -0.54%. The proportion per 100k also saw a minor decrease of -5.0%, moving from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,788 | #39,887 | -5.55% |
| Count | 553 | 550 | -0.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colasanti
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of those bearing the Colasanti surname identified as white, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. This percentage decreased slightly from 97.83% in 2000 to 96.91% in 2010. There was no record of any individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the percentage identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.27% in 2000 to 1.45% in 2010. Interestingly, 2010 saw the emergence of individuals who identify with two or more races under this surname, constituting 0.91% of the total Colasantis.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.83% | 96.91% | -0.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 1.45% | 14.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |