Explore the Family Name Totaro
The meaning of Totaro
Italian (southern): 1. variant of Todaro. 2. nickname from Calabrian dialect tòtaro, tòtaru literally ‘squid’, figuratively ‘fool, idiot’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Gandolfo, Nicola, Olindo, Rosaria, Sal, Salvatore, Vincenzo.
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How common is the last name Totaro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Totaro has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Totaro was ranked as the 29,210th most popular surname, but in 2010 it dropped to the 30,303rd position, reflecting a change of -3.74%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname saw a small increase from 764 in 2000 to 772 in 2010, marking a growth of 1.05%. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly lowered from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010, showing a decrease of -7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,210 | #30,303 | -3.74% |
| Count | 764 | 772 | 1.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Totaro
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Totaro surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority identifies as White. In 2000, 95.94% of those carrying the Totaro name identified as White, while in 2010 this figure dropped a bit to 94.82%, marking a minor change of -1.17%. A small percentage identified as being part of two or more races, decreasing from 1.57% in 2000 to 1.17% in 2010. Interestingly, those identifying their ethnicity as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 0.92% in 2000 to 2.98% in 2010, an impressive 223.91% change. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Totaro identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.94% | 94.82% | -1.17% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 2.98% | 223.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 1.17% | -25.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |