Explore the Family Name Cucuzza
The meaning of Cucuzza
Italian (Sicily): nickname from dialect cucuzza, a variant of cocuzza (see Cocuzza).
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How common is the last name Cucuzza in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cucuzza has seen a surge in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, Cucuzza ranked 59,916 in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 51,396, marking an increase of 14.22%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew significantly during this period, with a count of 315 in 2000 that expanded to 405 by 2010, a substantial growth rate of 28.57%. Respectively, the surname's proportion per 100,000 people has also increased by 16.67% from 0.12 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #51,396 | 14.22% |
| Count | 315 | 405 | 28.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.14 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cucuzza
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cucuzza, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, about 96.19% of individuals with this surname identified as White, a percentage that slightly decreased to 95.80% in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. However, a new development was the emergence of a Hispanic identity associated with the surname by 2010, accounting for 1.98% of the total. The data also shows that those identifying as Two or more races appeared in 2000 at 2.22%, but this group wasn't represented in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.19% | 95.8% | -0.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.22% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |