Explore the Family Name Mezzatesta
The meaning of Mezzatesta
Italian: unflattering nickname for someone of limited intelligence, from mezza ‘half’ + testa ‘head’. Compare Mezzacappa. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Sal. Spanish Alberto, Orlando.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mezzatesta in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mezzatesta has maintained a steady popularity in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 75,219th most common surname, while in 2010, it slightly increased to the 75,069th position, representing a change of 0.2 percent. The actual count of individuals carrying this surname saw an increase of around 7.53 percent, going from 239 in 2000 to 257 in 2010. Additionally, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k people remained constant at 0.09 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #75,069 | 0.2% |
| Count | 239 | 257 | 7.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mezzatesta
In terms of ethnicity, again referring to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Mezzatesta surname is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity. In 2000, about 93.72 percent of the Mezzatestas identified as White, and this figure slightly increased to 94.55 percent in 2010. A small portion of the Mezzatestas identify as Hispanic, though this percentage decreased from 5.44 percent in 2000 to 4.67 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.72% | 94.55% | 0.89% |
| Hispanic | 5.44% | 4.67% | -14.15% |
| 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% |