Explore the Family Name Buttitta
The meaning of Buttitta
Italian (Sicily): variant of Bottitta. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Cosmo, Giacomo, Leonardo, Pietro.
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How common is the last name Buttitta in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Buttitta has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 49,563rd most popular surname, while in 2010 it moved up to the rank of 48,995th. This represents a change of approximately 1.15%. Furthermore, the number of individuals with this surname also grew from 398 to 430 during the same ten-year period, marking an 8.04% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #48,995 | 1.15% |
| Count | 398 | 430 | 8.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buttitta
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that the majority of individuals with the surname Buttitta identify as White, with the percentage increasing slightly from 94.97% in 2000 to 95.35% in 2010. The data also reveals a small percentage of the Buttitta population identifying as Hispanic, which saw an increase from 3.27% in 2000 to 3.49% in 2010. Notably, those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander decreased significantly, from 1.26% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Black, of two or more races, or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.97% | 95.35% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.27% | 3.49% | 6.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.26% | 0% | -100% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |