Explore the Family Name La Penta
The meaning of La Penta
Italian (mainly Lapenta): variant of La Pinta, a nickname from the feminine form of pinto ‘painted, flecked, two-tone’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Angelo, Giovanni.
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How common is the last name La Penta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname La Penta experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 39,756th most popular surname, falling to 44,500th place in 2010, a drop of nearly 12 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by about 7 percent during this time period, from 520 to 483. Consequently, the proportion of La Penta per 100,000 people dropped by approximately 16 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,756 | #44,500 | -11.93% |
| Count | 520 | 483 | -7.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name La Penta
The ethnic identity associated with the surname La Penta is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, around 97 percent of those with the La Penta surname identified as White, slightly decreasing to about 96 percent in 2010. A small but noteworthy increase was seen in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from roughly 1 percent in 2000 to a little over 2 percent in 2010, an increase of about 80 percent. In both census years, no La Pentas identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Furthermore, the percentage of those claiming two or more races diminished completely from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 96.07% | -1.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 2.07% | 80% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |