Explore the Family Name Della Penna
The meaning of Della Penna
Italian: nickname from penna ‘feather’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Gino, Guido, Ottavio, Rocco, Vincenzo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Della Penna in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Della Penna saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,503rd most popular and by 2010 it had slipped to 35,537th, marking a drop of 3.0%. However, despite the decrease in rank, the count actually increased from 621 to 633 people bearing the surname, showing a rise of 1.93%. The proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 8.7%, from 0.23 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,503 | #35,537 | -3% |
| Count | 621 | 633 | 1.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Della Penna
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Della Penna surname identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, at 96.78% and 96.52% respectively. This represented a negligible decrease of 0.27% over the decade. There was no recorded change in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the Hispanic population represented a significant increase of 52.41%, growing from 1.45% to 2.21%. Those identifying with two or more races decreased to 0.79% in 2010 from 1.13% in 2000, a decline of 30.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.78% | 96.52% | -0.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 2.21% | 52.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 0.79% | -30.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |