Explore the Family Name Pascarelli
The meaning of Pascarelli
Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Pascarello, a pet form of Pasca, a variant of Pasqua. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Dino, Gennaro, Matteo, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Pascarelli in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pascarelli witnessed a significant drop between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pascarelli ranked 41,448 in popularity with a total count of 495 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the name's rank had fallen to 63,873 with only 312 individuals carrying the moniker, representing a decline of 54.1% in its ranking and a decrease of 36.97% in its absolute count. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also declined by 38.89% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,448 | #63,873 | -54.1% |
| Count | 495 | 312 | -36.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.11 | -38.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pascarelli
The Decennial U.S. Census data also sheds light on the ethnicity of individuals with the Pascarelli surname. In both 2000 and 2010, no Pascarelli identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, belonging to two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The overwhelming majority of Pascarellis identified as White, although their proportion dipped slightly from 94.95% in 2000 to 92.63% in 2010, a change of -2.44%. On the other hand, those who identified as Hispanic rose from 3.84% of all Pascarellis in 2000 to 5.77% in 2010, marking an increase of 50.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.95% | 92.63% | -2.44% |
| Hispanic | 3.84% | 5.77% | 50.26% |
| 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% |