Explore the Family Name De Caro
The meaning of De Caro
Italian: patronymic from the medieval personal name Caro. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Antonio, Mario, Sal, Caesar, Vito, Armando, Arturo, Carmel, Carmelo, Bernardina, Francesco, Franco, Giuseppe, Matteo. Spanish Elvira, Jacinta, Trinidad.
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How common is the last name De Caro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "De Caro" has seen minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 13,967th most popular surname in the United States and this rank slightly dropped to 14,878 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 6.52%. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased marginally from 1,983 in 2000 to 1,989 in 2010, indicating a growth of 0.3%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people with this last name declined by 9.46%, from 0.74 in 2000 to 0.67 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,967 | #14,878 | -6.52% |
| Count | 1,983 | 1,989 | 0.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.67 | -9.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Caro
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname "De Caro" according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there has been some shift over the decade. In 2000, the majority of bearers of this surname identified as White (94.55%), followed by Hispanic (3.38%). By 2010, there was a slight decrease in those identifying as White (92.01%) and an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (5.43%). The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also saw an increase from 0.86% in 2000 to 1.11% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, 0.80% of the De Caros identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, which was not the case in 2000. Conversely, the proportion of Black individuals with this surname dropped to zero in 2010 from 0.76% in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.55% | 92.01% | -2.69% |
| Hispanic | 3.38% | 5.43% | 60.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.11% | 29.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.8% | 0% |
| Black | 0.76% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |