Explore the Family Name Petrosino
The meaning of Petrosino
1. Italian: from southern dialect petrosino ‘parsley’. The term had a figurative meaning, denoting an intrusive or meddling person, so this may have been a nickname for such an individual. 2. Italian (Sicily): habitational name from Petrosino in Trapani province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Carmine, Rocco, Benedetto, Carlo, Domenic, Gianluca, Luigi, Raffaele, Rinaldo, Sal.
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How common is the last name Petrosino in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Petrosino has experienced an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname moved up from 26,783 in 2000 to 26,598 in 2010, a positive change of 0.69 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 854 in 2000 to 916 in 2010, a 7.26 percent growth. Despite these increases, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 3.12 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,783 | #26,598 | 0.69% |
| Count | 854 | 916 | 7.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petrosino
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Petrosino. In 2000, 94.03 percent of those with this surname identified as White, but this dropped to 92.25 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose from 3.75 percent to 4.59 percent over the same period. There was also a minor increase in the proportion of individuals with this surname identifying as two or more races, from 1.41 percent in 2000 to 1.64 percent in 2010. Interesting to note is that in 2010, 0.76 percent of Petrosinos identified as Black, and the same percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. The percentages for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.03% | 92.25% | -1.89% |
| Hispanic | 3.75% | 4.59% | 22.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.64% | 16.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |