Explore the Family Name Cecchetti
The meaning of Cecchetti
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Cecchetto, a pet form of the personal name Cecco, itself a diminutive of Francesco, from Latin Franciscus (see Francis). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Enzo, Carlo, Mauro, Sal, Spartaco.
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How common is the last name Cecchetti in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cecchetti in the United States has seen a slight decline in its ranking over a decade, dropping from 62,046th place in 2000 to 62,714th in 2010, signifying a negative change of 1.08 percent. However, despite the drop in rank, the count of this surname has seen a small increase, going up from 302 in 2000 to 319 in 2010, which represents a positive change of 5.63 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #62,714 | -1.08% |
| Count | 302 | 319 | 5.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cecchetti
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Cecchetti surname identify as white, with a percentage slightly falling from 94.04 in 2000 to 93.73 in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity group saw an increase from 3.64 percent to 4.70 percent during the same period, marking a growth of 29.12 percent. The group identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased to zero from 1.99 percent in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.04% | 93.73% | -0.33% |
| Hispanic | 3.64% | 4.7% | 29.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |