Explore the Family Name Mezzanotte
The meaning of Mezzanotte
Italian: from mezzanotte ‘midnight’, probably an anecdotal nickname, or perhaps a personal name alluding to the time of birth of the bearer. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Arcangelo, Domenic, Donato, Romolo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mezzanotte in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mezzanotte has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of this surname was 60,887, while by 2010 it had dropped to 66,371, representing a change of -9.01%. The number of people with this surname also fell from 309 in 2000 to 298 in 2010, a reduction of 3.56%. The proportion per 100,000 people likewise decreased from 0.11 to 0.1, marking a decline of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #66,371 | -9.01% |
| Count | 309 | 298 | -3.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mezzanotte
The same Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting information about the ethnicity associated with the surname Mezzanotte. The majority of individuals bearing this surname identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease in this group over the decade: 98.38% in 2000 to 95.30% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population with this surname has shown a rise from 0% in 2000 to 4.03% in 2010. The census data did not show any individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those of two or more races having the Mezzanotte surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.38% | 95.3% | -3.13% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |