Explore the Family Name Persichetti

The meaning of Persichetti

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Persichetto, a diminutive or pet form of Persico. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Luigi, Orazio, Paolo.

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

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Persichetti saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 48,469th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to the 47,706th position, marking an increase of 1.57%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 409 to 444, representing a growth rate of 8.56%. Despite these changes, the proportion of the Persichetti surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.15.

20002010Change
Rank#48,469#47,7061.57%
Count4094448.56%
Proportion per 100k0.150.150%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Persichetti

As for the ethnicity associated with the Persichetti surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly linked to individuals identifying as White. This group represented 97.56% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 96.85% in 2010. The second-largest ethnic identity associated with the surname is Hispanic, which increased from 2.20% in 2000 to 2.93% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of the Persichetti surname among those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those of two or more races during these years.

20002010Change
White97.56%96.85%-0.73%
Hispanic2.2%2.93%33.18%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%