Explore the Family Name Funari
The meaning of Funari
Italian: 1. occupational name from funaro ‘rope maker’ (from fune ‘rope’). 2. habitational name from the district of Funari in Caserta province (Campania). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Dino, Franco, Geno, Gilio, Gino, Naldo, Primo, Quinto, Reno, Santino.
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How common is the last name Funari in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Funari has seen a substantial increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Funari ranked 30,292 in popularity with a total count of 729 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, it rose to rank 27,678, an 8.63% change, with 869 individuals carrying the surname, indicating a population increase of 19.2%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw an increase from 0.27 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,292 | #27,678 | 8.63% |
| Count | 729 | 869 | 19.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.29 | 7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Funari
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Funari. In 2000, the majority of those who held this surname were identified as White, making up 89.44% of the total. However, by 2010, there was a slight decrease to 85.16%, showing a -4.79% change. During the same period, the percentage of individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity increased significantly from 2.74% to 6.21%. Similarly, a small increase can be observed in the Hispanic category, moving from 6.04% to 7.02%. The proportion of individuals identifying themselves as belonging to two or more races declined slightly from 1.65% to 1.38%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.44% | 85.16% | -4.79% |
| Hispanic | 6.04% | 7.02% | 16.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.74% | 6.21% | 126.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 1.38% | -16.36% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |