Explore the Family Name Compitello
The meaning of Compitello
Possibly an altered form of Italian Campitello, a topographic name meaning ‘little field’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Pasquale.
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How common is the last name Compitello in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Compitello has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 69,636 and by 2010, it had risen to 66,553, an increase of 4.43%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 263 in 2000 to 297 in 2010, reflecting a change of 12.93%. However, the proportion of people with the surname Compitello per 100k remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #66,553 | 4.43% |
| Count | 263 | 297 | 12.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Compitello
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Compitello. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a noticeable shift. In 2000, 98.10% of bearers of the surname were identified as White, but this decreased to 93.94% in 2010. Additionally, there was an introduction of diversity, with 3.7% being identified as Hispanic and 1.68% identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 93.94% | -4.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.7% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |