Explore the Family Name Petrarca
The meaning of Petrarca
Italian: probably a variant of Petracca, influenced by arca ‘bow’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Domenic, Carmine, Angelo, Antonio, Eliseo, Dante, Domenico, Fausto, Gennaro, Gilda, Guido, Luca.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Petrarca in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Petrarca decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Petrarca was ranked 20,247th and by 2010 it fell to 22,000th rank, a decline of 8.66%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also declined slightly, with a count of 1,223 in 2000 dropping to 1,179 in 2010 - a decrease of 3.6%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Petrarca per 100,000 people also dipped by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,247 | #22,000 | -8.66% |
| Count | 1,223 | 1,179 | -3.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.4 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petrarca
In terms of ethnicity, Petrarca is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White, making up 95.18% of bearers in 2000 and 94.74% in 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Over the decade, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving up from 3.43% in 2000 to 4.33% in 2010, an increase of 26.24%. However, the portion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those with two or more ethnic identities saw a decrease. Those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native were non-existent for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.18% | 94.74% | -0.46% |
| Hispanic | 3.43% | 4.33% | 26.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0.57% | 0.51% | -10.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |