Explore the Family Name Carrozza

The meaning of Carrozza

Italian: probably a topographic name from a derivative of carra ‘stone’, or a habitational name from a place called with this word. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmelo, Pasquale, Falco, Giovanni, Angelo, Annunziato, Cosmo, Georgio, Gino, Giuseppe, Grazia, Ignazio.

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

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Carrozza has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 21,469 but fell to 23,167 by 2010, representing a drop of 7.91%. The total count of individuals with this last name also experienced a slight decline, going from 1,135 in 2000 to 1,101 in 2010, marking a decrease of about 3%. This corresponds to an 11.9% reduction in the proportion per 100k people who carry the Carrozza surname.

20002010Change
Rank#21,469#23,167-7.91%
Count1,1351,101-3%
Proportion per 100k0.420.37-11.9%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carrozza

With regard to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census highlights some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with the Carrozza surname identify as White, although their percentage decreased slightly from 97% in 2000 to 94.01% in 2010. Interestingly, the proportion identifying as Hispanic increased significantly by 65.52%, bringing the total up to 3.36% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also saw growth, rising from 0.62% to 0.82%. A new category emerged in 2010, with 1.36% of people reporting they belong to two or more races. There was also a small increase in the Black category, going from 0% to 0.45%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at 0%.

20002010Change
White97%94.01%-3.08%
Hispanic2.03%3.36%65.52%
Two or More Races0%1.36%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0.62%0.82%32.26%
Black0%0.45%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%