Explore the Family Name Cunanan
The meaning of Cunanan
Filipino (Philippines): Hispanicized form of a Kapampangan name, unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Angel, Ernesto, Imelda, Joaquin, Josefino, Manuel, Ramon, Renato, Roberto, Rodolfo, Alfonso, Angelina.
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How common is the last name Cunanan in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Cunanan" increased notably from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 19,263rd most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to 15,995th place, reflecting a change of 16.97%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 1,302 in 2000 to 1,815 in 2010, a substantial increase of 39.4%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Cunanan per 100,000 US residents also rose by 29.17%, moving from 0.48 in 2000 to 0.62 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,263 | #15,995 | 16.97% |
| Count | 1,302 | 1,815 | 39.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.62 | 29.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cunanan
When looking at ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, most individuals with the surname "Cunanan" identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010, with the percentage increasing slightly from 85.41% to 87.93% over the decade. Those identifying with two or more races remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 4.76% to 4.68%. A significant decrease was observed among those identifying as White, dropping from 5.45% to 3.58% during this period. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a small rise from 3.38% to 3.64%. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented in the 2010 data; their information was likely suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.41% | 87.93% | 2.95% |
| Two or More Races | 4.76% | 4.68% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 3.38% | 3.64% | 7.69% |
| White | 5.45% | 3.58% | -34.31% |
| Black | 0.61% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.38% | 0% | 0% |