Explore the Family Name Colavito
The meaning of Colavito
Italian: from the personal name Colavito, a compound of the personal names Cola + Vito. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Vito, Carlo, Gaetano, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Colavito in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Colavito slightly decreased in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 29,261 to 30,303, a change of -3.56%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname saw a minor increase over the same period, rising by 1.31% from 762 to 772. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also dipped by -7.14%, going from 0.28 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,261 | #30,303 | -3.56% |
| Count | 762 | 772 | 1.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colavito
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Colavito identify as White, at 95.93% in 2000 and 95.47% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of -0.48%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a considerable increase, jumping from 1.84% to 3.37%, an 83.15% change. Those identifying with two or more races decreased significantly, from 1.44% to 0.78%, a -45.83% change. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 95.47% | -0.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 3.37% | 83.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 0.78% | -45.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |