Explore the Family Name Contento
The meaning of Contento
Italian and Spanish: nickname for someone with a cheerful disposition, from contento ‘happy, pleased’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Dino, Orfeo, Vito.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Contento in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Contento has seen an increased popularity over the last decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 46,839 but by 2010 it had moved up to 44,500, demonstrating a growth of 4.99%. The count of individuals with the Contento surname also rose from 427 in 2000 to 483 in 2010, marking a 13.11% increase. Despite these increases, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #44,500 | 4.99% |
| Count | 427 | 483 | 13.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Contento
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows shifts in ethnic identity among those with the surname Contento. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of Contentos identifying as White dropped from 93.21% to 84.68%, a change of -9.15%. Over the same period, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant rise, jumping from 4.22% to 12.63%, which is a change of 199.29%. Meanwhile, the number of Contentos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased slightly from 1.41% to 1.04%. It's noteworthy that in 2010, there were Contentos who identified with two or more races, a category not reported in 2000. There were no Contentos who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.21% | 84.68% | -9.15% |
| Hispanic | 4.22% | 12.63% | 199.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.41% | 1.04% | -26.24% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |