Explore the Family Name Colasurdo
The meaning of Colasurdo
Italian (southern): from the personal name Cola + southern Italian surdo ‘deaf’ (standard Italian sordo), hence a nickname meaning ‘deaf Nicholas’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Sal, Rocco, Carmine, Giacomo, Giovanni, Giuseppe, Modesto, Nicola.
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How common is the last name Colasurdo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Colasurdo has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 40,019th most common surname, while in 2010, it slipped slightly to 42,030th place, representing a change of -5.03%. The number of individuals with this surname, however, remained fairly consistent over the decade, with 516 people having this surname in 2000 and 517 people in 2010, marking an incremental increase of 0.19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,019 | #42,030 | -5.03% |
| Count | 516 | 517 | 0.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colasurdo
The ethnicity associated with the surname Colasurdo has also seen some minor shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.48% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which increased to 98.45% by 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic also saw a slight rise, from 1.36% in 2000 to 1.55% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races during both census years. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a notable decline, from 0.97% in 2000 to 0%, indicating that no individual with the Colasurdo surname identified within this ethnic identity in the 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 98.45% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.55% | 13.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.97% | 0% | -100% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |