Explore the Family Name Cusumano
The meaning of Cusumano
Italian (Sicily): variant of Cusimano. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Vito, Sal, Antonio, Domenico, Filippo, Francesco, Santo, Alessandro, Alfonso, Angelina, Benedetto, Ciro, Dominico, Mario, Rosario.
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How common is the last name Cusumano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cusumano has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It moved up in rank from 11,689 in 2000 to 11,189 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of about 4.28%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 2,459 in 2000 to 2,826 in 2010, a rise of nearly 15%. Similarly, the proportion of people named Cusumano per 100,000 individuals grew by 5.49% during these ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,689 | #11,189 | 4.28% |
| Count | 2,459 | 2,826 | 14.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.91 | 0.96 | 5.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cusumano
Speaking about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cusumano, according to Decennial U.S. Census data, it was predominantly identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with 95.81% and 95.08%, respectively. However, there were slight increases in Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.49% to 0.67%) and Hispanic (from 1.95% to 2.62%) identities over the decade. The data for 2010 also introduced Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories at 0.25% each. The proportion identifying as two or more races slightly decreased from 1.22% to 1.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.81% | 95.08% | -0.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 2.62% | 34.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.13% | -7.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0.67% | 36.73% |
| Black | 0% | 0.25% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.25% | 0% |