Explore the Family Name Lunetta
The meaning of Lunetta
Italian: from the personal name Lunetta, a pet form of luna ‘moon’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Biaggio, Angelo, Carmine.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lunetta in the United States?
The surname Lunetta has seen a slight decrease in popularity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked as the 36,463rd most common surname, and by 2010, it dropped slightly to the 37,288th position, marking a -2.26% change. However, the number of people bearing the surname increased from 579 to 598 between 2000 and 2010, an increase of 3.28%. The proportion per 100,000 people holding the surname Lunetta also decreased by -4.76% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,463 | #37,288 | -2.26% |
| Count | 579 | 598 | 3.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lunetta
In terms of ethnic identity, the surname Lunetta is predominantly associated with those identifying as White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 93.09% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 87.96% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic individuals with the Lunetta surname experienced a significant increase from 2.76% in 2000 to 7.69% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races decreased slightly to 2.84% in 2010 from 2.94% in 2000. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.09% | 87.96% | -5.51% |
| Hispanic | 2.76% | 7.69% | 178.62% |
| Two or More Races | 2.94% | 2.84% | -3.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.04% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |