Explore the Family Name Talerico
The meaning of Talerico
Italian: variant of Talarico. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Dario, Fiore, Sal, Salvatore, Santo, Tommaso, Vito.
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How common is the last name Talerico in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Talerico has shown an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 25,169th most popular but slightly improved its position to 24,961st by 2010, reflecting a 0.83% change. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 924 to 996 during the same period, indicating a 7.79% growth. However, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the Talerico surname remained stable at 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,169 | #24,961 | 0.83% |
| Count | 924 | 996 | 7.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Talerico
In terms of ethnicity, the census data reveals some changes over the decade. The majority of individuals with the Talerico surname identified as White, making up 95.24% in 2000 and 95.98% in 2010, an increase of 0.78%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic declined from 1.84% to 1.71%, a drop of 7.07%. Mixed race representation remained almost constant, showing only a slight decline from 1.52% to 1.51%. Interestingly, the census data for 2010 shows that 0.5% of Talericos identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, a category that had no representation in 2000. Data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities were either suppressed or non-existent for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.24% | 95.98% | 0.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 1.71% | -7.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 1.51% | -0.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.5% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.54% | 0% | 0% |