Explore the Family Name Confalone
The meaning of Confalone
Italian: from gonfalone ‘standard, banner’, from Old French gonfalon (of ancient Germanic origin), a metonymic occupational name for a standard bearer, either in a military context or as the officer of a guild responsible for carrying the banner in religious processions. It was also a title borne by mayors of the Florentine republic, and by other magistrates designated more specifically as gonfalonieri di giustizia ‘officers of justice’, gonfalonieri della chiesa ‘officers of the church’, etc. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Agostino, Antonio, Domenic, Donato, Pasquale, Romeo.
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How common is the last name Confalone in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Confalone was ranked 62,775 in terms of popularity in 2000 and fell slightly to a rank of 65,066 in 2010, marking a decline of 3.65% over the decade. The total count of individuals bearing this surname saw a modest increase from 298 in 2000 to 305 in 2010, indicating a growth of 2.35%. However, when considering the proportion of Confalones per 100,000 individuals, there was a decrease of 9.09%, moving from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #65,066 | -3.65% |
| Count | 298 | 305 | 2.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Confalone
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Confalone surname identified as White, making up 98.99% of all Confalones in 2000 and 96.72% in 2010. This represented a slight decrease of 2.29% over the decade. There was no recorded data for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year. However, the Hispanic representation among individuals with the Confalone surname displayed an increase, moving from 0% in 2000 to 2.62% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.99% | 96.72% | -2.29% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.62% | 0% |
| 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% |