Explore the Family Name Lettieri
The meaning of Lettieri
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Lettiere. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Vito, Carmine, Donato, Eliseo, Giovanni, Nichola, Pasquale, Primo, Sabato, Sal, Saverio.
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How common is the last name Lettieri in the United States?
The Lettieri surname, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 21,455th most popular surname but by 2010, it had dropped to the 22,608th position, representing a change of -5.37%. The count of individuals with this surname remained steady at 1,136 for both years. With respect to its relative occurrence per 100,000 people, there was a decrease from 0.42 in 2000 to 0.39 in 2010, indicating a -7.14% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,455 | #22,608 | -5.37% |
| Count | 1,136 | 1,136 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.39 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lettieri
In terms of ethnic identity linked to the Lettieri surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this last name identified as White in both 2000 (96.74%) and 2010 (93.84%), although there was a small decrease of 3% over the decade. The next largest group were those who identified as Hispanic, which saw a significant increase from 2.29% in 2000 to 4.93% in 2010, representing a change of 115.28%. A smaller portion of individuals reported having two or more races, decreasing from 0.62% in 2000 to 0.53% in 2010. Lastly, less than 1% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, a new category compared to 2000 when no such identification was recorded. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.74% | 93.84% | -3% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 4.93% | 115.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 0.53% | -14.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.44% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |