Explore the Family Name Mottola
The meaning of Mottola
Italian (southern): habitational name from Mottola, a place in Taranto province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Elia, Adolfo, Antonio, Carmine, Enrico, Ernesto, Fiore, Gustavo, Horacio, Luigi, Rocco, Romeo, Sabato, Sal, Salvatore, Vincenzo.
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How common is the last name Mottola in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mottola has seen a minor dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 20,413 in 2000 to 22,056 in 2010, representing an 8.05% decrease. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also dropped by 2.89% over the same period, reducing from 1,210 in 2000 to 1,175 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the U.S. population with the Mottola surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 11.11%, moving from 0.45 in 2000 to 0.4 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,413 | #22,056 | -8.05% |
| Count | 1,210 | 1,175 | -2.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.4 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mottola
The Decennial U.S. Census data also offers insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Mottola surname. In 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with the Mottola surname were identified as White, although this percentage saw a slight decrease from 94.46% to 93.96%. During the same decade, the representation of Hispanic individuals with this surname increased by 14.88%, moving from 2.89% to 3.32%. There was also a rise in the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islander and individuals identifying with two or more races, increasing by 20.20% and 30.77% respectively. No individuals with the Mottola surname were identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.46% | 93.96% | -0.53% |
| Hispanic | 2.89% | 3.32% | 14.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.99% | 1.19% | 20.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.19% | 30.77% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |