Explore the Family Name Petricca
The meaning of Petricca
Italian (Lazio, Abruzzo): from the female personal name Petricca, a derivative of the Italian personal name Petro. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Amadeo, Antonio, Arcangelo, Giulio, Livio.
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How common is the last name Petricca in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Petricca has seen a minor decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Petricca was ranked 60,706th in terms of commonality and had increased to the 63,218th spot by 2010. This represents a slight dip of 4.14% in its ranking. However, the actual count of people bearing this surname showed a small rise from 310 individuals in 2000 to 316 in 2010, indicating a growth of 1.94%. The proportion of the Petricca surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.11 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #63,218 | -4.14% |
| Count | 310 | 316 | 1.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petricca
The ethnic identity associated with the Petricca surname is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.39% of individuals with this surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 97.15% in 2010. During the same time frame, there was a small emergence of Hispanic ethnicity, accounting for 1.58% of Petriccas by 2010. There were no reported changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.39% | 97.15% | -1.26% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| 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% |