Explore the Family Name Petrizzo
The meaning of Petrizzo
Italian: from a pet form of the personal name Petro (see Pietro). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carmine, Dante, Domenico, Franco, Giuseppe, Pasquale, Stefano, Vito.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Petrizzo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Petrizzo has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Petrizzo was ranked 36,328 in popularity with a count of 582 occurrences per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 39,960, with only 549 occurrences per 100,000, marking a -10% change in rank and a -5.67% change in occurrence rate.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,328 | #39,960 | -10% |
| Count | 582 | 549 | -5.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petrizzo
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals bearing the Petrizzo surname are predominantly of White descent, making up 95.19% of the population in 2000 and increasing slightly to 95.63% in 2010. There has also been a small increase in the proportion of Petrizzos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 0.86% in 2000 to 0.91% in 2010. The proportion of Hispanic individuals with this surname remained relatively stable, falling minimally from 2.92% in 2000 to 2.91% in 2010. No significant changes were observed among those who identify as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with percentages remaining at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.19% | 95.63% | 0.46% |
| Hispanic | 2.92% | 2.91% | -0.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.86% | 0.91% | 5.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |