Explore the Family Name Mazzotta
The meaning of Mazzotta
Italian: from a pet form of the personal names Mazzo or Mazzeo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmelo, Salvatore, Giuseppe, Domenic, Sal, Santo, Antonio, Carmine, Clementina, Dante, Francesco, Gaetano. Spanish Mario, Orlando, Roberto, Rosario, Alejandro, Alfonso, Casimiro, Celestino, Cesar, Julio, Marina, Renato.
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How common is the last name Mazzotta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mazzotta has maintained a steady popularity in the United States. In 2000, it ranked as the 26,968th most common surname, and by 2010, it had only slightly dropped to 26,975th. Despite this slight decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Mazzotta surname increased from 846 in 2000 to 899 in 2010, a growth of 6.26%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a marginal decline of 3.23% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,968 | #26,975 | -0.03% |
| Count | 846 | 899 | 6.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.3 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mazzotta
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census provides interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Mazzotta surname. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals with the Mazzotta surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The vast majority, around 95.66% in 2010, down from 97.64% in 2000, identified as White. Those identifying as having two or more races rose subtly from 1.06% to 1.22%. Notably, there was a significant increase among those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.71% in 2000 to a still-small but much larger 2.67% in 2010, marking a 276.06% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 95.66% | -2.03% |
| Hispanic | 0.71% | 2.67% | 276.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.22% | 15.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |