Explore the Family Name Petriello
The meaning of Petriello
Italian (Campania): variant of Petrello. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Luigi, Orazio, Rocco, Sal, Salvatore, Angelo, Attilio, Gaetano, Italo, Raffaele, Silvio.
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How common is the last name Petriello in the United States?
The surname Petriello saw an increase in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 52,827 in 2000 to 50,362 in 2010, demonstrating a 4.67 percent improvement. The count of individuals with the Petriello surname also increased during this period, going from 368 in 2000 to 415 in 2010 - a growth rate of 12.77 percent. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #50,362 | 4.67% |
| Count | 368 | 415 | 12.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petriello
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed that the majority of individuals with the Petriello surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease in this demographic over the decade, from 94.57 percent to 94.46 percent. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.99 percent in 2000 to 3.37 percent in 2010. There were also individuals who identified with two or more races in 2000, but their percentage fell to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.57% | 94.46% | -0.12% |
| Hispanic | 2.99% | 3.37% | 12.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |