Explore the Family Name Cusmano
The meaning of Cusmano
Italian: variant of Cusimano. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Corrado, Giuseppe, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Cusmano in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cusmano has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 41,382 in popularity, but by 2010 it rose to 40,313, marking a 2.58% change. The count of people with this surname also increased from 496 in 2000 to 543 in 2010, showing a significant 9.48% increase. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained unchanged at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,382 | #40,313 | 2.58% |
| Count | 496 | 543 | 9.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cusmano
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there have been minor changes in the distribution of the Cusmano surname among different ethnic groups. In 2000, 96.98% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.66% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 1.61% in 2000 to 2.76% in 2010, representing a substantial 71.43% change. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races was non-existent in 2000 but had risen to 1.10% for each group by 2010. No individuals with the Cusmano surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 94.66% | -2.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 2.76% | 71.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |