Explore the Family Name Leonetti
The meaning of Leonetti
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Leonetto, a pet form of Leo or Leone. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Gennaro, Salvatore, Aldo, Carlo, Domenico, Gino, Giuseppe, Luigi, Pasquale, Reno.
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How common is the last name Leonetti in the United States?
The surname Leonetti showed a slight decrease in popularity ranking in the United States from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The name was ranked 17,014th in 2000 and dropped slightly to 17,202nd in 2010, a change of -1.1%. However, the actual count of people with the Leonetti surname increased by 6.95% during the same period, from 1,539 in 2000 to 1,646 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also saw a minor decrease of -1.75%, indicating that while the Leonetti surname grew in absolute numbers, its prevalence relative to other surnames decreased slightly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,014 | #17,202 | -1.1% |
| Count | 1,539 | 1,646 | 6.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.56 | -1.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leonetti
In terms of ethnicity, the Leonetti surname shows varied distribution among different ethnic identities, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 94.8% of those bearing the surname identified as White, dropping to 93.44% in 2010. There was a notable increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 2.4% in 2000 to 3.83% in 2010, a change of 59.58%. Those identifying as Black or two or more races saw decreases of 22.54% and 16.57% respectively. Additionally, new occurrences of the Leonetti surname appeared among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in 2010, where none had been recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.8% | 93.44% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 3.83% | 59.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 1.46% | -16.57% |
| Black | 0.71% | 0.55% | -22.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.3% | 0% |