Explore the Family Name Cotroneo
The meaning of Cotroneo
Italian: habitational name for someone from Crotone in Calabria, from an adjectival form of Cotrone. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Domenic, Salvatore, Angelo, Antonino, Antonio, Cosmo, Gaetano, Pasquale.
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How common is the last name Cotroneo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cotroneo has increased from 2000 to 2010. Its rank rose from 39499 in 2000 to 36838 in 2010, marking a change of 6.74%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase by 15.65% from 524 to 606 within the same ten-year period. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also climbed by 10.53%, indicating that the name Cotroneo has become more popular.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,499 | #36,838 | 6.74% |
| Count | 524 | 606 | 15.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.21 | 10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cotroneo
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift between 2000 and 2010. While the number of Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained at zero, there was a slight decrease in the white category, dropping by 1.51% from 91.98% to 90.59%. In contrast, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased notably by 42.23%, from 5.92% to 8.42%. This suggests a diversification in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cotroneo during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.98% | 90.59% | -1.51% |
| Hispanic | 5.92% | 8.42% | 42.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |