Explore the Family Name Fazzio
The meaning of Fazzio
Italian: variant of Fazio. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carlo, Carmel, Massimo, Nunzio, Silvio.
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How common is the last name Fazzio in the United States?
The surname Fazzio experienced a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Fazzio was ranked 30,970th in terms of popularity among all surnames in the United States. By 2010, it had fallen slightly to 31,453rd. In terms of count, however, the number of individuals bearing the Fazzio surname increased by 3.81%, from 709 in 2000 to 736 in 2010. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased marginally from 0.26 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,970 | #31,453 | -1.56% |
| Count | 709 | 736 | 3.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fazzio
In the realm of ethnicity, the distribution of the Fazzio surname saw some notable changes between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 94.08% to 90.90%. There was a significant increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, up from 1.97% to 4.76%. American Indian and Alaskan Natives also held the surname, making up 3.53% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 3.26% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no recorded instances of the surname amongst those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during these census years. However, by 2010, the Fazzio surname appeared among individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.08% | 90.9% | -3.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 4.76% | 141.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.53% | 3.26% | -7.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |