Explore the Family Name Petrecca
The meaning of Petrecca
Italian (Molise): from the female personal name Petrecca, a derivative of the Italian personal name Petro. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Silvio, Amerigo, Domenico, Erminio, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Petrecca in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Petrecca saw a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 69,428th in popularity and had 264 counts. By 2010, its rank fell down to 81,772nd and the count reduced to 231, marking a drop of 17.78% and 12.5% respectively. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 20.0%, going from 0.1 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #81,772 | -17.78% |
| Count | 264 | 231 | -12.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petrecca
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Petrecca, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with this surname self-identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.59% in 2000 to 93.94% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of Petreccas identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase, rising by 71.81% to reach 3.90% in 2010, up from 2.27% in 2000. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 93.94% | -2.74% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 3.9% | 71.81% |
| 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% |