Explore the Family Name Ercolani
The meaning of Ercolani
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Ercolano. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rinaldo, Domenic, Primo, Santi.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ercolani in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ercolani has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 53,556th, but it fell to the 59,171st spot in 2010, signifying a 10.48% decrease in rank. The number of people bearing the surname also slipped from 362 in 2000 to 342 in 2010, a decline of 5.52%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Ercolani per 100,000 population decreased by 7.69%, moving from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,556 | #59,171 | -10.48% |
| Count | 362 | 342 | -5.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ercolani
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity indicates that the majority of individuals with the Ercolani surname identify as White, with a slight increase of 0.05% from 2000 to 2010 (95.86% to 95.91%). The percentage of Ercolanis identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped by 24.35%, from 1.93% in 2000 to 1.46% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant growth among those identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 1.38% in 2000 to 2.34% in 2010, marking a 69.57% increase. There were no reported instances of individuals with the Ercolani surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.86% | 95.91% | 0.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 2.34% | 69.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.93% | 1.46% | -24.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |