Explore the Family Name Fischetti
The meaning of Fischetti
Italian: patronymic or plural form of a pet form of the personal name Fisco. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Rocco, Sal, Donato, Gaetano, Salvatore, Alessandro, Angelo, Carmela, Enrico, Aldo, Alessandra.
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How common is the last name Fischetti in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Fischetti' decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, 'Fischetti' ranked 16,852nd amongst all surnames in the United States and dropped to 18,326th position by 2010, marking an 8.75% decrease in its rank. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a small reduction from 1,559 in 2000 to 1,512 in 2010, constituting a 3.01% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of U.S residents with this surname per 100,000 people declined by 12.07% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,852 | #18,326 | -8.75% |
| Count | 1,559 | 1,512 | -3.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.51 | -12.07% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fischetti
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals substantial shifts within the Fischetti surname bearers. While the majority self-identified as White (96.86% in 2000 and 94.71% in 2010), there was a slight decline of 2.22% in this group. Interestingly, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly from 0.38% in 2000 to 0.86% in 2010, representing a change of 126.32%. Similarly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose by 59.30%, from 1.99% in 2000 to 3.17% in 2010. There was also a modest increase in the number of individuals identifying with two or more races, growing by 25.86%. People identifying as Black were recorded for the first time in 2010 at 0.53%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained unchanged at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 94.71% | -2.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 3.17% | 59.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.86% | 126.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0.58% | 0.73% | 25.86% |
| Black | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |