Explore the Family Name Cuccaro
The meaning of Cuccaro
Italian: habitational name from any of numerous places called with this word (from Latin cuccus ‘round prominence’), especially Cuccaro Vetere in Salerno province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Pasquale, Carmine, Elio, Carlo, Fiore, Lorenzo, Philomena.
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How common is the last name Cuccaro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cuccaro saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,430 and rose to 44,270 in 2010, a change of 0.36%. The number of individuals with the surname also increased from 456 to 486, seeing a growth of 6.58%. However, the proportion per 100k decreased by 5.88%, moving from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,430 | #44,270 | 0.36% |
| Count | 456 | 486 | 6.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cuccaro
The ethnic identity associated with the Cuccaro surname also revealed some shifts between 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. White individuals held the majority of the surname, but there was a slight decrease from 96.93% in 2000 to 93.83% in 2010. The representation of two or more races also saw a slight decrease from 1.54% to 1.44%. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation increased from 0% to 3.09% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities within this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 93.83% | -3.2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.09% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 1.44% | -6.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |