Explore the Family Name Jacaruso
The meaning of Jacaruso
Italian: from a compound of Ia- (from the personal name Ianni) + southern Italian caruso ‘lad, boy’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Donato, Nunzio, Sal.
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How common is the last name Jacaruso in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Jacaruso has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. The surname ranked 65,492 in 2000 and dropped to 73,464 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 12.17%. In terms of count, there were 283 individuals with this last name in 2000 which decreased to 264 in 2010, marking a dip of 6.71%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Jacaruso per 100k population also fell from 0.1 to 0.09, reflecting a 10% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #73,464 | -12.17% |
| Count | 283 | 264 | -6.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jacaruso
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Jacaruso, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95% of those with the surname identified as White, with a slight increase of 0.07% in 2010. Hispanic representation within the Jacaruso surname holders increased by 7.29%, albeit from a low base of 2.47% in 2000. No individuals with the surname Jacaruso identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.76% | 95.83% | 0.07% |
| Hispanic | 2.47% | 2.65% | 7.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |