Explore the Family Name Bizzarro
The meaning of Bizzarro
Italian: nickname from bizzarro ‘odd, eccentric’; earlier, also ‘irascible’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Saverio, Annamarie, Ciro, Francesco, Gennaro, Giovanni, Giuseppe.
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How common is the last name Bizzarro in the United States?
The surname Bizzarro experienced a slight increase in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 41,793rd most popular surname and by 2010, it had moved up to the 40,672nd position, representing a 2.68% change in ranking. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 490 in 2000 to 537 in 2010, marking a 9.59% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.18 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,793 | #40,672 | 2.68% |
| Count | 490 | 537 | 9.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bizzarro
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that majority of those with the Bizzarro surname identify as White, with 96.33% in 2000 and slightly less at 95.72% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.43% in 2000 to 2.42% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.43% to 0.93%. Meanwhile, there were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these two census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 95.72% | -0.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 2.42% | 69.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 0.93% | -34.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |