Explore the Family Name Cravotta
The meaning of Cravotta
Italian: from a diminutive of crava ‘nanny goat’, a dialect form of Capra. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Santo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cravotta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cravotta has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Cravotta was ranked as the 68,360th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had climbed up to be the 65,964th most popular, marking a notable progress of 3.5%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this decade, going from 269 in 2000 to 300 in 2010. Despite the increase in raw numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #65,964 | 3.5% |
| Count | 269 | 300 | 11.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cravotta
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals bearing the surname Cravotta identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.54% of individuals with this surname identified as White, slightly decreasing to 94.67% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity among individuals with the surname Cravotta is Hispanic, making up 3.72% of the Cravottas in 2000 and 3.67% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.54% | 94.67% | -0.91% |
| Hispanic | 3.72% | 3.67% | -1.34% |
| 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% |