Explore the Family Name Chiappetta
The meaning of Chiappetta
Italian (southern): 1. diminutive of Chiappa. 2. nickname from a diminutive of the southern dialect word chiappa ‘buttock’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Aldo, Domenic, Enrico, Lorenzo, Antonio, Beniamino, Gaspare, Gino, Marco, Salvatore, Vito.
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How common is the last name Chiappetta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Chiappetta has seen slight changes over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 18,802 in popularity and this ranking slightly dropped to 18,899 by 2010, showing a nominal decrease of 0.52%. However, the count of individuals carrying the surname increased from 1,347 in 2000 to 1,445 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 7.28%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained stable at around 0.5.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,802 | #18,899 | -0.52% |
| Count | 1,347 | 1,445 | 7.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.49 | -2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chiappetta
Moving onto ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Chiappetta identified as White. This group made up 97.55% of all Chiappettas in 2000 dropping marginally to 95.16% in 2010. There was also a significant increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic, increasing by 146.01% from 2000 to 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races were minimal; however, there was a slight increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander category and a drop in those identifying with two or more races. Neither Black nor American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities were represented within this surname group during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.55% | 95.16% | -2.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 4.01% | 146.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.35% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.67% | 0.35% | -47.76% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |