Explore the Family Name Finazzo
The meaning of Finazzo
Italian (southern): from a pet form of Fino. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Salvatore, Carlo, Sal, Antonio, Benedetto, Camillo, Mariano, Nicolo, Pina, Rosario, Stefano.
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How common is the last name Finazzo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Finazzo has maintained a relatively steady level of popularity. In the year 2000, it ranked 27,771 in terms of commonality; by 2010, it had slightly risen to rank 27,756. The overall count of individuals bearing this surname also saw a moderate increase from 815 to 866 in the same period, marking a growth rate of 6.26%. However, as a proportion per 100,000 people, the occurrence of the surname Finazzo showed a small decrease of -3.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,771 | #27,756 | 0.05% |
| Count | 815 | 866 | 6.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Finazzo
When examining its ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Finazzo identify as White. This group accounted for 97.91% of the total in 2000, and 97.69% in 2010, indicating a slight decrease of 0.22% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Black individuals, or American Indians and Alaskan Natives. However, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic category, going from 0.74% in 2000 to 1.62% in 2010, marking a change of 118.92%. The category of two or more races showed a drop from 1.10% to zero within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.91% | 97.69% | -0.22% |
| Hispanic | 0.74% | 1.62% | 118.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |