Explore the Family Name Petrocelli
The meaning of Petrocelli
Italian (southern): pluralized form of Petrocello, a derivative of the Italian personal name Petro. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Attilio, Domenic, Elio, Giovanni, Lucio, Marcello, Nichola, Nicola, Querino, Umberto.
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How common is the last name Petrocelli in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Petrocelli has seen a slight fluctuation in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 22,481st most popular surname, but by 2010, it slipped slightly to become the 22,809th most common name, representing a decrease of 1.46%. However, the overall count of people with this surname increased from 1,068 in 2000 to 1,123 in 2010, marking a growth of 5.15%. Correspondingly, the proportion of individuals named Petrocelli per 100,000 people also experienced a minor decline of 5% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,481 | #22,809 | -1.46% |
| Count | 1,068 | 1,123 | 5.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.38 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petrocelli
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the Petrocelli surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there's been some change between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic group associated with the surname remained White, though its percentage fell slightly from 95.79% to 93.23%. Interestingly, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the Petrocelli surname more than doubled, increasing from 0.47% to 0.98%. Individuals of Hispanic ethnicity saw a significant increase as well, rising from 2.62% to 4.27%. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races saw a modest increase from 1.03% to 1.07%. No changes were observed in the Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories, as they both held at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.79% | 93.23% | -2.67% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 4.27% | 62.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.07% | 3.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.98% | 108.51% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |