Explore the Family Name Mazzanti
The meaning of Mazzanti
Italian: from a derivative of Mazza, possibly denoting abutcher or slaughterer. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Stefano, Agostino, Aldo, Angelo, Emidio, Geno, Italo, Pasquale, Reno.
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How common is the last name Mazzanti in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mazzanti ranked 40,335 in popularity in the year 2000, dropping slightly to a ranking of 40,856 by 2010. This represents a decrease of approximately 1.29%. However, the absolute count of people bearing the surname increased from 511 in 2000 to 534 in 2010, a growth of about 4.5%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease over this period, going from 0.19 to 0.18, marking a decline of around 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,335 | #40,856 | -1.29% |
| Count | 511 | 534 | 4.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mazzanti
In terms of ethnicity, again according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Mazzanti surname identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 97.26% in 2000 to 95.13% in 2010. A small portion, 1.96% in 2000 and increasing to 3.37% in 2010, identified as Hispanic. Notably, in 2010 there were also individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races, making up approximately 0.94% of all Mazzantis. No individuals under this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.26% | 95.13% | -2.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 3.37% | 71.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |