Explore the Family Name Curreri
The meaning of Curreri
Italian: occupational name for a messenger or courier, Sicilian curreri, Italian corriere (from medieval Latin currerius). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Sal, Vito, Angelo, Carmelo, Gaetano, Ignazio, Pietro, Salvatore, Santo.
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How common is the last name Curreri in the United States?
The surname Curreri has seen a slight dip in popularity over the decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 28,522nd most popular surname and this ranking fell to 30,630th by 2010, marking a decrease of 7.39%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also experienced a decline from 787 in 2000 to 761 in 2010, a decrease of 3.3%. The proportion of people named Curreri per 100k population also slid from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010, indicating a 10.34% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,522 | #30,630 | -7.39% |
| Count | 787 | 761 | -3.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Curreri
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Curreri surname identify as White, with a nearly stable percentage of 97.46% in 2000 and 97.37% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnic identity representation within the Curreri surname holders saw an increase, going up from 1.27% in 2000 to 1.45% in 2010, a growth of 14.17%. Meanwhile, the representation of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander under the Curreri name emerged in 2010, with a proportion of 0.66%. However, the census does not show any changes for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities among individuals with this surname between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying with two or more races disappeared from the statistics in 2010 after accounting for 0.64% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.46% | 97.37% | -0.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 1.45% | 14.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.64% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |