Explore the Family Name Muffoletto
The meaning of Muffoletto
Italian (Sicily): from Sicilian muffulettu ‘soft spongy bread’, applied as a nickname for a flabby person or possibly as a metonymic occupational name for a baker. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Concetta, Giuseppe, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Muffoletto in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Muffoletto saw a slight increase in occurrence between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,583rd in popularity, with 379 people carrying the name. By 2010, the count had grown to 402, bumping the rank to 51,723rd. Despite this growth of 6.07%, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,583 | #51,723 | -0.27% |
| Count | 379 | 402 | 6.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muffoletto
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Muffoletto, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that a majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, despite a decrease of 1.29% over the decade. The number of people identifying as having two or more races increased notably by 73.42%. Hispanic identification showed a slight decrease, with a -5.69% change. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.51% | 94.28% | -1.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 2.74% | 73.42% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 1.99% | -5.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |