Explore the Family Name Delligatti
The meaning of Delligatti
Italian: 1. nickname from delli gatti ‘of the cats’. 2. possibly also a patronymic from the nickname Gatto, here perhaps in the broader sense ‘of or belonging to the Gatti family’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Amato, Angelo, Annamarie, Antonio, Carmine, Geno, Luigi, Raffaele.
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How common is the last name Delligatti in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Delligatti seems to have slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Delligatti ranked as the 35,053rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 37,076th place, a decline of 5.77%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also saw a slight reduction from 609 in 2000 to 602 in 2010, which represents a decrease of 1.15%. The proportion of people named Delligatti per 100,000 also fell by 13.04% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,053 | #37,076 | -5.77% |
| Count | 609 | 602 | -1.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Delligatti
On the matter of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Delligatti identify as White, increasing marginally from 97.21% in 2000 to 97.84% in 2010. There was a notable rise in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.48% to 1.83%, an increase of 23.65%. However, there were no recorded changes among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0% throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 97.84% | 0.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 1.83% | 23.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |