Explore the Family Name Papetti
The meaning of Papetti
Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Papetto, a pet form of Papo (see Papi). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Dino, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Papetti in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Papetti declined in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000 it was ranked 67,522 in popularity and by 2010 it slipped to rank 77,522, marking a decrease of 14.81%. During this same period, the count of individuals with the surname Papetti also decreased from 273 to 247, a decline of 9.52%. This change meant that the proportion of people named Papetti per 100,000 decreased by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #77,522 | -14.81% |
| Count | 273 | 247 | -9.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Papetti
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most people with the surname Papetti identify as White, with the percentage increasing slightly from 92.31% in 2000 to 93.12% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also increased during this time, from 4.03% to 4.86%. However, the number of individuals with the Papetti surname who identified with two or more races dropped from 2.93% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no Papettis who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.31% | 93.12% | 0.88% |
| Hispanic | 4.03% | 4.86% | 20.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.93% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |