Explore the Family Name Passarelli
The meaning of Passarelli
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Passarello. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Mario, Emilio, Horacio, Oreste, Rosario, Sal, Amedeo, Attilio, Camillo, Carmel, Carmino, Emelio, Enrico, Francesco, Fabricio, Gaetano, Gustavo, Orlando.
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How common is the last name Passarelli in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Passarelli has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 15,446th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 15,020th spot, reflecting a growth rate of 2.76%. The actual count of people bearing this surname also rose from 1,741 in 2000 to 1,966 in 2010, indicating a 12.92% increase. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with the name Passarelli per 100,000 population increased modestly from 0.65 to 0.67 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,446 | #15,020 | 2.76% |
| Count | 1,741 | 1,966 | 12.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.67 | 3.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Passarelli
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Passarelli. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although that percentage slightly decreased from 93.05% to 92.57%. The proportion identifying as Hispanic remained nearly stable at around 5.3%. Interestingly, there was a small rise in those identifying as having two or more ethnicities, going from 1.15% to 1.22%. In 2010, a minor portion of 0.51% reported their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander, which wasn't present in 2000. No individuals with the surname Passarelli identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.05% | 92.57% | -0.52% |
| Hispanic | 5.34% | 5.29% | -0.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.22% | 6.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |