Explore the Family Name Peruzzi
The meaning of Peruzzi
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Peruzzo, a pet form of the personal name Pero. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Albino, Aldo, Alicia, Alvaro, Carmela, Caesar, Dario, Dino, Ezio, Francesca, Geno, Giovanni, Guido, Lino, Ottavio, Renzo.
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How common is the last name Peruzzi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Peruzzi saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Peruzzi ranked 43,708 in popularity with 465 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, it had fallen to rank 46,725 with 455 individuals holding the surname, reflecting a change of -6.9 in rank and -2.15 in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also dipped from 0.17 to 0.15, marking a downward change of -11.76.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,708 | #46,725 | -6.9% |
| Count | 465 | 455 | -2.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peruzzi
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Peruzzi, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 95.91% to 95.38%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.51% to 1.98%. The representation of Two or more races dropped slightly from 1.72% to 1.32%. In 2010, there was a small presence (1.32%) of Asian/Pacific Islander, which was not recorded in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.91% | 95.38% | -0.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 1.98% | 31.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 1.32% | -23.26% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |