Explore the Family Name Pazienza
The meaning of Pazienza
Italian: from the personal name Pazienza (Late Latin Patientia), or from the vocabulary word pazienza ‘patient’, applied as a nickname. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carlo, Cesare, Cosmo, Ercole, Marco, Rocco, Vincenzo, Vito.
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How common is the last name Pazienza in the United States?
The surname Pazienza, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in its popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010. The rank shifted from 63,297 to 66,553, marking a drop of 5.14%. However, the count or number of individuals with this surname slightly increased by 0.68%, moving from 295 in 2000 to 297 by 2010. Despite the slight increase in count, the proportion of individuals with the surname Pazienza per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09%, indicating that while the absolute count may have risen, its relative prevalence compared to other surnames declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #66,553 | -5.14% |
| Count | 295 | 297 | 0.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pazienza
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Pazienza identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.63% identified as White, though this percentage slightly decreased to 95.29% by 2010. Meanwhile, the representation of individuals identifying as Hispanic within this surname group saw a significant increase of 159.17%, growing from 1.69% in 2000 to 4.38% in 2010. There was no change noted in the percentage of individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, nor those who identify with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.63% | 95.29% | -2.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 4.38% | 159.17% |
| 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% |