Explore the Family Name Colletto
The meaning of Colletto
Italian: 1. from a pet form of the personal name Cola. 2. derivative of a topographic name such as Colla or Colle, formed with the diminutive suffix -etto, or a habitational name from any of various places called Colletto (from a diminutive of colle ‘hill’). Compare Colletta. 3. nickname from the vocabulary word colletto ‘collar, neck’.
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How common is the last name Colletto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Colletto has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 100,194, but by 2010 it had slipped to 103,181 - a change of -2.98%. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Colletto surname actually increased from 167 to 174, representing a 4.19% growth. The proportion of people with the Colletto surname per 100k remained steady at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,194 | #103,181 | -2.98% |
| Count | 167 | 174 | 4.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colletto
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census provides interesting data for the surname Colletto. In both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority of individuals bearing the Colletto name identified as white, with percentages of 98.20 and 97.70 respectively. This represents a minor decrease of -0.51%. No Collettos identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or as having two or more ethnic identities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.2% | 97.7% | -0.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |