Explore the Family Name Vanacore
The meaning of Vanacore
Italian (Naples): possibly a variant of Bonocore, from a personal name derived from bono ‘good’ + core ‘heart’, bestowed as an omen or well-wishing name. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Salvatore, Alessandro, Enrico, Pasquale, Sal.
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How common is the last name Vanacore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vanacore has seen slight fluctuations in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 34,949th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen slightly to rank 36,048th. Despite this slight drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Vanacore surname increased from 611 to 622, indicating a growth rate of 1.8%. However, when taking into account the proportion per 100,000 people, the popularity of the surname decreased by 8.7%, from 0.23 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,949 | #36,048 | -3.14% |
| Count | 611 | 622 | 1.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vanacore
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Vanacore surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those bearing the surname are identified as White, accounting for 93.29% in 2000 and 91.64% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 1.77%. The data also indicates an increase in the Hispanic representation from 4.26% to 6.59%, a considerable growth of 54.69%. Meanwhile, there was a small presence of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races in 2000, at 0% and 1.47% respectively, which changed to 0.96% and 0% in 2010. No individuals with the Vanacore surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.29% | 91.64% | -1.77% |
| Hispanic | 4.26% | 6.59% | 54.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |