Explore the Family Name Maccarone
The meaning of Maccarone
Italian: from maccaroni ‘macaroni’ (or in northern Italy ‘gnocco’), perhaps applied as a metonymic occupational name for a maker of pasta, or, in the North, as a nickname for a silly or foolish person. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Biagio, Salvatore, Angelo, Matteo, Rocco, Alfio, Antonio, Benedetto, Carmelo, Carmine, Concetta, Gaetano.
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How common is the last name Maccarone in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Maccarone has seen a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 28,226 in terms of popularity and this rank shifted to 29,793 in 2010, marking a change of -5.55%. In terms of count, there were 798 individuals with the Maccarone surname in 2000 and this number slightly declined to 789 in 2010, reflecting a -1.13% change. The proportion of individuals with the Maccarone surname per 100k also decreased by 10% over the decade, moving from 0.3 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,226 | #29,793 | -5.55% |
| Count | 798 | 789 | -1.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maccarone
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the Maccarone surname predominantly identify as White, at 96.99% in 2000 and 95.56% in 2010. However, there has been a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races. The proportion of Maccarones identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.88% to 2.66%, a change of 41.49%, while those identifying as two or more races increased from 0.63% to 0.89%, a change of 41.27%. There were no Maccarones who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.99% | 95.56% | -1.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 2.66% | 41.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0.63% | 0.89% | 41.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |