Explore the Family Name Bertolucci

The meaning of Bertolucci

Italian: patronymic or plural form of a pet form of the personal name Bertolo (see Bertoli). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Pietro, Angelo, Antonio, Geno.

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How common is the last name Bertolucci in the United States?

The popularity of the surname "Bertolucci" has seen a decline as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. Ranked at 61,058 in 2000, it has fallen to 65,593 by 2010. This represents a decrease of 7.43% over a decade. The count of people bearing this surname has also experienced a slight dip. In 2000, there were 308 individuals with the Bertolucci surname, which reduced to 302 by 2010, marking a 1.95% drop. Consequently, the proportion of people named Bertolucci per 100,000 decreased by 9.09%.

20002010Change
Rank#61,058#65,593-7.43%
Count308302-1.95%
Proportion per 100k0.110.1-9.09%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bertolucci

As for the ethnic identity associated with the Bertolucci name, the Decennial U.S. Census reports that most individuals identify as White, although there is a small but notable percentage identifying as Hispanic. In 2000, 91.56% of Bertoluccis identified as White, slightly decreasing to 89.07% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 5.52% in 2000 to 7.62% in 2010, a rise of 38.04%. The data shows no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.

20002010Change
White91.56%89.07%-2.72%
Hispanic5.52%7.62%38.04%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%