Explore the Family Name Pecorella
The meaning of Pecorella
Italian (southern): from a diminutive of Pecora. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Gasper, Luciano, Matteo. Spanish Jaime, Rosario.
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How common is the last name Pecorella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pecorella has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 54,522, which improved to 53,667 by 2010, a change of 1.57%. This reflects an increase in the count of individuals with the surname from 354 to 385 during the same period, marking an 8.76% growth. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #53,667 | 1.57% |
| Count | 354 | 385 | 8.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pecorella
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that most individuals with the surname Pecorella identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 95.20% of all Pecorellas, although this percentage decreased slightly to 91.69% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 3.39% in 2000 to 4.94% in 2010, which marks a 45.72% change. Additionally, a small percentage (2.34%) identified as belonging to two or more races in 2010, which was not the case in 2000. No Pecorellas identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.2% | 91.69% | -3.69% |
| Hispanic | 3.39% | 4.94% | 45.72% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |