Explore the Family Name Parrotta
The meaning of Parrotta
Italian: 1. from a pet form of the personal name Parro. 2. variant of Perrotta. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Nicola, Rocco, Umberto, Carlo, Dante, Domenic, Pasquale, Pietro.
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How common is the last name Parrotta in the United States?
The surname Parrotta, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 50,055 which dipped to 57,516 by 2010, marking a decline of approximately 14.91%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also fell from 393 in 2000 to 354 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of almost 9.92%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also dropped by 20% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #57,516 | -14.91% |
| Count | 393 | 354 | -9.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Parrotta
The ethnicity associated with the surname Parrotta, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, has largely remained White, although it saw a slight decrease from 93.13% in 2000 to 90.40% in 2010. Over the same period, the proportion identifying as Hispanic rose substantially from 4.07% to 6.21%, representing a change of 52.58%. There was also an increase in those identifying with two or more races, growing from 1.78% in 2000 to 3.11% in 2010. This marked a substantial rise of approximately 74.72%. Neither Asian/Pacific Islander nor Black populations were recorded with this surname in either census year, and similarly, no American Indian and Alaskan Native identifications were noted.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.13% | 90.4% | -2.93% |
| Hispanic | 4.07% | 6.21% | 52.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 3.11% | 74.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |