Explore the Family Name Passarello
The meaning of Passarello
Italian: nickname from passarello ‘fledgling sparrow’, a diminutive of Passaro (see Passero). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Lucio, Nunzio, Salvatore, Vito.
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How common is the last name Passarello in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Passarello in the United States, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a notable decrease between 2000 and 2010. The surname's rank dropped significantly from 81,414 in 2000 to 115,034 in 2010; a change of -41.3%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Passarello surname decreased by nearly 30%, from 216 in 2000 to 152 in 2010. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 37.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #115,034 | -41.3% |
| Count | 216 | 152 | -29.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.05 | -37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Passarello
Based on the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Passarello surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity. In 2000, 95.83% of the Passarellos identified as White and by 2010, this increased slightly to 96.71%. The Hispanic representation among the Passarellos decreased from 4.17% in 2000 to 3.29% in 2010. No significant changes were observed in the other categories including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which remained at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.83% | 96.71% | 0.92% |
| Hispanic | 4.17% | 3.29% | -21.1% |
| 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% |