Explore the Family Name Nicotra
The meaning of Nicotra
Italian (Sicily): from a shortened form of Nicotera. This is one of the most common surnames in Catania province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rosario, Salvatore, Alfio, Angelo, Antonio, Gerardo, Luigi, Marco, Sal, Santo.
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How common is the last name Nicotra in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nicotra has seen a growth in the United States between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Nicotra was ranked 31,958th most popular name, while it moved up to 30,442nd place in 2010, marking a positive change of 4.74%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 682 to 767 during this time period, signifying a rise of 12.46%. The proportion of people named Nicotra per 100,000 also saw an increase of 4.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,958 | #30,442 | 4.74% |
| Count | 682 | 767 | 12.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.26 | 4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nicotra
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Nicotra based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we see some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this last name identify as White, though the percentage dropped slightly from 95.60% in 2000 to 93.61% in 2010. There was a marked increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.05% to 3.91%. The individuals identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.91% to 1.30%. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000; however, by 2010, 0.65% of individuals with the surname Nicotra identified as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 93.61% | -2.08% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 3.91% | 90.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 1.3% | -31.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |