Explore the Family Name Cusano
The meaning of Cusano
Italian: habitational name from Cusano Mutri in Benevento province or Cusano Milanino in Milan province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Pasquale, Rocco, Domenic, Antonietta, Antonio, Carmine, Domenico, Giuseppe, Luigi, Serafino.
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How common is the last name Cusano in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cusano has seen a rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cusano was ranked 21,638th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had risen to 20,183rd - an increase of 6.72%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname saw a significant increase of 17.63% during the same period, growing from 1,123 people in 2000 to 1,321 in 2010. The proportion of people named Cusano per 100,000 also increased by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,638 | #20,183 | 6.72% |
| Count | 1,123 | 1,321 | 17.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.45 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cusano
In terms of ethnicity, again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of the people with the surname Cusano identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.77% in 2000 to 95.76% in 2010. The percentage of Cusanos identifying as Hispanic showed a remarkable increase from 1.69% to 3.56%, a change of 110.65%. There were no individuals with the Cusano surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The percentage of people with mixed ethnic identity dropped to zero in 2010 from 0.45% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.77% | 95.76% | -2.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 3.56% | 110.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.45% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |