Explore the Family Name Apuzzo
The meaning of Apuzzo
Italian (Campania): from a derivative of ape ‘bee’, hence an occupational name for a beekeeper or a nickname for an industrious person. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Franco, Cosmo, Dino, Ferdinando, Pasquale, Remo.
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How common is the last name Apuzzo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Apuzzo experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 33,735, but dropped to 37,076 in 2010, marking a 9.9% decrease in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also diminished over this period from 637 to 602, representing a 5.49% decline. Consequently, the proportion of Apuzzos per 100,000 people in the United States fell by 16.67%, from 0.24 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,735 | #37,076 | -9.9% |
| Count | 637 | 602 | -5.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.2 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Apuzzo
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that nearly all people with the surname Apuzzo identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a minor decrease of 0.39%. While no Apuzzos identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, there was a significant drop in those identifying with two or more races - from 0.94% in 2000 to zero in 2010. However, there was an increase in the Hispanic representation within this surname group, rising from 2.35% in 2000 to 3.49% in 2010, indicating a notable change of 48.51%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.39% | 96.01% | -0.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 3.49% | 48.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |