Explore the Family Name Pedulla
The meaning of Pedulla
Italian (Pedullà): of Greek origin, probably an occupational name from petalas ‘farrier, blacksmith’, from petalon ‘horseshoe’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carlo, Domenic, Antonio, Nicola.
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How common is the last name Pedulla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pedulla has slightly increased over a decade. In 2000, the name was ranked 58,999 and had a count of 321. By 2010, the rank improved to 57,101 with an increase in count to 357, denoting an overall change of 11.21%. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #57,101 | 3.22% |
| Count | 321 | 357 | 11.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pedulla
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pedulla, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 96.88% in 2000 and 95.52% in 2010, marking a slight decrease of 1.4% over the decade. Those identifying as two or more races made up 1.87% in 2000, dropping to 1.68% by 2010. A new development in 2010 was the appearance of a Hispanic identity, which was previously unrecorded in 2000. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 95.52% | -1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 1.68% | -10.16% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |