Explore the Family Name Cotugno
The meaning of Cotugno
Italian (Sicily): from cotogno a playful word for ‘punch’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Gianluca, Amedeo, Gilda, Marino, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Cotugno in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cotugno's popularity slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,957 in popularity, but by 2010, it fell to 37,544—a 4.41% dip. However, the frequency of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 590 in 2000 to 593 in 2010, a marginal rise of 0.51%. The proportion of people with the surname Cotugno per 100,000 decreased by 9.09%, moving from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,957 | #37,544 | -4.41% |
| Count | 590 | 593 | 0.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cotugno
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Cotugno, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that it is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity. In 2000, 96.61% of those bearing the surname identified as White, but this percentage slightly decreased to 94.77% by 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.86% in 2000 to 3.54% in 2010, a significant rise of 90.32%. Individuals identifying as two or more races also increased from 0.85% in 2000 to 1.35% in 2010, representing a substantial growth of 58.82%. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were either zero or suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.61% | 94.77% | -1.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 3.54% | 90.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.35% | 58.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |