Explore the Family Name Petraglia
The meaning of Petraglia
Italian: probably from the personal name P(i)etro (see Peter), + the collective suffix -aglia. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carmine, Salvatore, Carmello, Silvio.
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How common is the last name Petraglia in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Petraglia has seen a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 36,860th in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 38,484th, marking a change of -4.41%. The count of people bearing this surname increased slightly from 571 in 2000 to 575 in 2010, a growth of 0.7%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname dropped by 9.52% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,860 | #38,484 | -4.41% |
| Count | 571 | 575 | 0.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petraglia
In terms of ethnicity, the census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Petraglia identified as White, with the percentage slightly decreasing from 95.27% in 2000 to 94.09% in 2010. Conversely, the presence of the surname within the Hispanic community saw an increase of 41.85%, growing from 3.68% in 2000 to 5.22% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The data for those identifying as two or more races was suppressed for privacy. All the information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.27% | 94.09% | -1.24% |
| Hispanic | 3.68% | 5.22% | 41.85% |
| 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% |