Explore the Family Name Petroni
The meaning of Petroni
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Petrone or Petronio. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Gino, Angelo, Aldo, Attilio, Carlo, Carmela, Geno, Guido, Lido, Lorenzo, Mario, Nino, Rocco. Spanish Beatriz, Marcelo, Odulia, Silvia, Velia.
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How common is the last name Petroni in the United States?
The surname Petroni saw a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Petroni was ranked as the 47,210th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 61,436th place, marking a decrease of 30.13%. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname also declined during this period from 423 to 327, representing a drop of 22.7%. Consequently, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100k people fell by 31.25%, going from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,210 | #61,436 | -30.13% |
| Count | 423 | 327 | -22.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.11 | -31.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petroni
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Petroni identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a very slight increase from 88.65% to 88.69%. The second largest group identified as Hispanic, increasing from 6.86% to 7.34% over the decade. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased during this period from 1.42% to 1.83%. Conversely, those identifying as two or more races decreased from 2.84% to 2.14%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.65% | 88.69% | 0.05% |
| Hispanic | 6.86% | 7.34% | 7% |
| Two or More Races | 2.84% | 2.14% | -24.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.42% | 1.83% | 28.87% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |