Explore the Family Name Mazzarella
The meaning of Mazzarella
Italian: from a diminutive of Mazza. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Alfonse, Antonietta, Carmelo, Carmine, Gaetano, Giosue, Luigi, Raffaele, Rocco, Rosaria.
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How common is the last name Mazzarella in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mazzarella has seen a slight decrease in its popularity rank from 2000 to 2010, dropping from 15,052 to 15,229. However, there has been an increase of 7.51% in the count of people bearing the surname, growing from 1,798 in 2000 to 1,933 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people has slightly decreased by 1.49%, from 0.67 in 2000 to 0.66 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,052 | #15,229 | -1.18% |
| Count | 1,798 | 1,933 | 7.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.66 | -1.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mazzarella
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Mazzarella also changed between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority identifying as White dropped slightly by 1.63%, from 97.55% to 95.96%. The Hispanic ethnicity showed the most significant increase of 93.33%, growing from 1.50% to 2.90%. Those identifying with two or more races decreased by 28.00%, from 0.50% to 0.36%. Additionally, 0.31% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, which was not recorded in 2000. No change was noted for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.55% | 95.96% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.9% | 93.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0.5% | 0.36% | -28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.31% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |