Explore the Family Name Liotta
The meaning of Liotta
Italian: variant of Leotta. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Carmine, Antonio, Carmelo, Domenic, Erminio, Gasper, Gaspere, Gino, Leonardo, Piero.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Liotta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Liotta" saw a slight change in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it held the rank of 18,389 and it fell to 19,266 by 2010, reflecting a decline of 4.77%. However, the count of individuals carrying the surname increased minimally from 1,388 to 1,407, indicating a slight growth of 1.37%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 5.88%, from 0.51 to 0.48, over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,389 | #19,266 | -4.77% |
| Count | 1,388 | 1,407 | 1.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.48 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liotta
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname "Liotta", the data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White remained the majority, but decreased by 2.31% from 96.18% to 93.96%. Those identifying with Asian or Pacific Islander origins increased from 0.58% to 0.71% marking a 22.41% change. The percentage of those reporting two or more races also saw significant growth, almost doubling from 0.79% to 1.42%. Notably, there was a considerable increase among those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.95% to 3.20%. The percentages for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.18% | 93.96% | -2.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 3.2% | 64.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 1.42% | 79.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0.71% | 22.41% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |