Explore the Family Name Paluzzi
The meaning of Paluzzi
Italian: patronymic or plural form of a derivative of Palo or Paolo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Gino, Ezio, Giuseppe, Guido, Marco, Rocco, Tosca.
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How common is the last name Paluzzi in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Paluzzi saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43058 in popularity with a count of 473, accounting for 0.18 per 100k of the population. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 43584 and the count had increased to 495, representing 0.17 per 100k of the population. Despite the increase in overall count, the proportion per 100k decreased by 5.56%, indicating that while more people bear the name, it became less common relative to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,058 | #43,584 | -1.22% |
| Count | 473 | 495 | 4.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paluzzi
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Paluzzi also shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.35% of individuals with this surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 94.95% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase from 2.96% in 2000 to 3.03% in 2010. No Paluzzis identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Those identifying with two or more races were represented in 2000 but were absent in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.35% | 94.95% | -0.42% |
| Hispanic | 2.96% | 3.03% | 2.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |