Explore the Family Name Fernicola
The meaning of Fernicola
Italian: probably from a compound of a personal name derived from the Latin name Fernus + Cola, a short form of Nicola. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Giacomo, Attilio, Emilio, Gerardo, Nicola, Pasquale, Silvio.
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How common is the last name Fernicola in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fernicola has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fernicola ranked as the 44,821st most popular surname in the United States; however, a decade later in 2010, it dropped to the 46,568th position, marking a decrease of 3.9%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Fernicola increased from 451 in 2000 to 457 in 2010, a modest increase of approximately 1.33%. The proportion per 100,000 fell by 11.76%, from 0.17 to 0.15 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,821 | #46,568 | -3.9% |
| Count | 451 | 457 | 1.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fernicola
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Fernicola, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is overwhelmingly White, although some shifts were observed between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 94.68% of those with the Fernicola surname identified as White, but this figure decreased slightly to 93.22% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Fernicola surname saw an increase over the decade, rising from 3.33% in 2000 to 4.38% in 2010, demonstrating a 31.53% change. Those identifying as two or more races also experienced a decline, falling from 1.55% in 2000 to 1.09% in 2010. There was no recorded change in percentage for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.68% | 93.22% | -1.54% |
| Hispanic | 3.33% | 4.38% | 31.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 1.09% | -29.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |