Explore the Family Name Cortazzo
The meaning of Cortazzo
Italian (Campania): possibly a topographic name from a derivative of corte ‘court’ (see Corte). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Carlo, Leonardo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cortazzo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cortazzo saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cortazzo ranked 55,237 in terms of popular surnames, but by 2010, it had dropped to 58,182—a 5.33% decrease. Despite this drop, the actual number of individuals bearing the surname increased slightly from 348 to 349, representing a growth of 0.29%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the Cortazzo name declined by 7.69%, moving from 0.13 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #58,182 | -5.33% |
| Count | 348 | 349 | 0.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cortazzo
Turning our attention to the ethnic identity associated with the Cortazzo surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals an interesting shift over the ten-year period from 2000 to 2010. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority, although their representation decreased from 92.53% to 88.83%. Meanwhile, those who identified as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 69.39%, growing from 5.75% to 9.74%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities was either zero or suppressed (S) for privacy reasons in both years. The "Two or more races" category saw a decrease, falling from 1.72% to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.53% | 88.83% | -4% |
| Hispanic | 5.75% | 9.74% | 69.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |