Explore the Family Name Panzica
The meaning of Panzica
Italian (Sicily): nickname for a paunchy or pot-bellied person, Sicilian panzicu. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Augustino, Carmela, Leonardo, Palma, Salvatore, Saverio, Vincenzo. Spanish Carlos, Diego.
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How common is the last name Panzica in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Panzica saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Panzica was ranked 33,933rd in popularity with 633 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 37,993rd and the count of individuals bearing the name had also decreased to 584. This represents an approximate 12% decrease in rank and an approximate 8% decrease in count. The proportion of individuals with the Panzica surname per 100,000 people also declined by just over 13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,933 | #37,993 | -11.96% |
| Count | 633 | 584 | -7.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Panzica
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Panzica surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. However, the percentage decreased from 95.89% in 2000 to 91.95% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Two or more races and Hispanic saw considerable increases. In 2000, 1.58% identified as Two or more races which increased to 3.60% in 2010, reflecting a change of approximately 128%. Hispanics made up 2.21% of the Panzicas in 2000, increasing to 3.60% in 2010, a change of nearly 63%. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native within this surname group for either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.89% | 91.95% | -4.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 3.6% | 127.85% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 3.6% | 62.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |