Explore the Family Name Cucinella
The meaning of Cucinella
Italian (mainly Sicily): from a diminutive of cucina (see Cucinotta).
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How common is the last name Cucinella in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cucinella showed slight fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 60390 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to a rank of 60960, representing a change of -0.94%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 312 in 2000 to 330 in 2010, an increase of 5.77%. During the same period, the proportion of Cucinellas per 100k people decreased by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #60,960 | -0.94% |
| Count | 312 | 330 | 5.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cucinella
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cucinella also experienced minor shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of Cucinellas identifying as White rose slightly from 95.51% in 2000 to 96.97% in 2010, a change of 1.53%. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw a slight increase from 2.88% to 3.03%, a change of 5.21%. There were no individuals identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.51% | 96.97% | 1.53% |
| Hispanic | 2.88% | 3.03% | 5.21% |
| 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% |