Explore the Family Name Di Cola
The meaning of Di Cola
Italian: patronymic from the personal name Cola. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Aldo, Antimo, Antonietta, Antonio, Domenic, Gennaro, Giovanni, Marino, Nino, Oreste, Quirino.
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How common is the last name Di Cola in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Di Cola saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 31,621, but by 2010, it had dropped to 37,691, marking a change of -19.2%. The census count for this surname also declined from 691 in 2000 to 590 in 2010, a reduction of about -14.62%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k individuals also dropped by -23.08% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,621 | #37,691 | -19.2% |
| Count | 691 | 590 | -14.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.2 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Di Cola
Looking at ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed that the majority of individuals with the Di Cola surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of -1.92% in this group over the decade. The percentage of Di Colas identifying as Hispanic doubled from 1.01% to 2.03%, while those identifying as two or more races increased by 34.65%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 95.25% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 2.03% | 100.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.36% | 34.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |