Explore the Family Name Crecco
The meaning of Crecco
Italian: metathesized form of Cherco, from a shortened form of chierico ‘cleric, clergyman’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Santino, Antonio, Attilio, Gino, Giovanni, Giulio, Italo, Umberto.
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How common is the last name Crecco in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Crecco saw a slight increase between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the name was 64,186 with a count of 290, rising to the rank of 64,054 with a count of 311 in 2010. This shows an increment of 0.21 in rank and an overall growth of 7.24% in just 10 years. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.11, indicating that while slightly more common, it is still a unique surname in the United States.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #64,054 | 0.21% |
| Count | 290 | 311 | 7.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crecco
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most bearers of the surname Crecco identify as White. In 2000, approximately 98.62% of Creccos identified as White, although by 2010 this figure had decreased slightly to 96.46%, marking a change of -2.19%. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of Hispanic ethnicity among Creccos in 2010 with a percentage of 2.89. However, no Creccos identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.62% | 96.46% | -2.19% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.89% | 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% |