Explore the Family Name Pesci
The meaning of Pesci
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Pesce. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Gino, Dante, Dino, Geno, Giancarlo, Giovanna, Livio.
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How common is the last name Pesci in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pesci has seen a slight decrease in the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, the surname was ranked 46,944 and decreased to 53,802 by 2010, marking a 14.61% drop in its rank. The total count of individuals with the Pesci surname also declined from 426 to 384, which is a 9.86% decrease over a decade. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people in the United States, there were approximately 0.16 individuals with the name Pesci in 2000 which fell to 0.13 individuals by 2010, indicating an 18.75% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,944 | #53,802 | -14.61% |
| Count | 426 | 384 | -9.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pesci
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reflects that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of those bearing the surname Pesci identified as White. There was a marginal decrease in the proportion identifying as White, from 96.71% in 2000 to 96.09% in 2010. While the numbers for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, and those identifying with two or more races remained at zero, there was a notable increase in people with the Pesci surname identifying as Hispanic. This group went up from 2.82% in 2000 to 3.91% in 2010, marking a rise of 38.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.71% | 96.09% | -0.64% |
| Hispanic | 2.82% | 3.91% | 38.65% |
| 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% |