Explore the Family Name Patrizio

The meaning of Patrizio

Italian: from the personal name Patrizio, Latin Patricius (see Patrick), but possibly also a nickname from patrizio ‘noble, belonging to an aristocratic family’, also used for a high-ranking official with a central position in society. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Gino, Lelio, Angelo, Arduino, Carmino, Giuseppe, Italia, Pasquale, Sal, Salvatore.

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How common is the last name Patrizio in the United States?

The surname Patrizio has experienced a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010 as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Patrizio ranked as the 55,971st most popular surname, and by 2010 it had dropped to the 95,955th position, representing a significant drop of 71.44%. This change reflects a reduction in the number of people bearing this surname with a count of 342 in 2000 falling to 190 in 2010, a decrease of 44.44%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Patrizio per 100,000 also fell by 53.85%, from 0.13 in 2000 to just 0.06 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#55,971#95,955-71.44%
Count342190-44.44%
Proportion per 100k0.130.06-53.85%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Patrizio

Regarding ethnic identity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Patrizio surname identify as White. In 2000, this group made up 91.23% of all Patrizios, and that figure increased slightly to 92.63% in 2010. There was a notable presence of those identifying as Hispanic, although their numbers decreased by 35.16% over the decade; from 7.31% in 2000 to 4.74% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Patrizio associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year.

20002010Change
White91.23%92.63%1.53%
Hispanic7.31%4.74%-35.16%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%