Explore the Family Name Ottaviani
The meaning of Ottaviani
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Ottaviano. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Guido, Stefano, Amedeo, Angelo, Antonio, Dario, Giorgio, Marco, Marino, Silvio.
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How common is the last name Ottaviani in the United States?
The surname Ottaviani experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Ottaviani ranked 52,500th in terms of surname prevalence in the United States. By 2010, it had slipped to 54,055th. However, the count of individuals with this surname slightly increased by 2.96%, from 371 people in 2000 to 382 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people dipped slightly over the decade, going from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #54,055 | -2.96% |
| Count | 371 | 382 | 2.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ottaviani
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that almost all the Ottaviani's identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, with 97.04% and 96.86% respectively. There was a negligible decrease of 0.19% over the decade. Interestingly, although there were no reported Ottavianis of Hispanic descent in 2000, a small percentage (2.62%) identified as such in 2010. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 96.86% | -0.19% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.62% | 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% |