Explore the Family Name Paretti
The meaning of Paretti
Italian: patronymic or plural form of a short form of the personal name Gasparetto, a pet form of Gaspare (see Casper). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Ettore.
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How common is the last name Paretti in the United States?
The surname Paretti, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, ranked 72,905th in popularity in 2000 and saw a slight decrease by 2010, falling to the 77,264th spot. This indicates a -5.98% change in rank over the course of a decade. The count of individuals with this last name remained stable at 248 people from 2000 to 2010. However, when examining the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a -11.11% change, suggesting a slight decrease in the prevalence of the Paretti surname within the overall U.S. population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #77,264 | -5.98% |
| Count | 248 | 248 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paretti
In terms of ethnicity, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census data, nearly all individuals (95.97%) identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, demonstrating no change over that period. The census did not record any individuals with the Paretti surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, in 2010, a small percentage (2.42%) of those with the Paretti surname reported their ethnic identity as Hispanic. This group was not present in the 2000 data. No individuals reported belonging to two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.97% | 95.97% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.42% | 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% |