Explore the Family Name Petta
The meaning of Petta
Italian: 1. from a pet form of a female personal name such as Filippa, Jacopa, etc., or from the ancient Germanic personal name Pit(t)o. 2. (Sicily, of Albanian origin): nickname derived from Albanian petë (definite form peta) ‘thin pastry, noodles’. This surname is found in the ancient Albanian-speaking community of Piana degli Albanesi, Sicily, where the Albanian Christian refugees from the Turkish occupation of the Balkans settled in the 15th century. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Pasquale, Antonio, Benedetta, Domenic, Lorenzo, Rocci, Rocco, Sal, Vito.
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How common is the last name Petta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Petta' has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 31,389th most popular name in the United States with a count of 698, giving it a proportion per 100,000 people of 0.26. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 33,164th and the count went slightly down to 690. This represents a change of -5.65% in rank and -1.15% in count, lowering its proportion per 100,000 people to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,389 | #33,164 | -5.65% |
| Count | 698 | 690 | -1.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petta
The Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Petta'. In 2000, the majority of bearers were identified as white (94.56%), followed by Hispanic (2.15%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.00%) and those of two or more ethnicities (1.43%). By 2010, while the majority remained white (93.04%), there was a noticeable increase in the Hispanic population to 3.91%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also saw growth to 1.59%, but those identifying as two or more ethnicities decreased to 1.16%. Notably, the proportion of Black individuals was reported as 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.56% | 93.04% | -1.61% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 3.91% | 81.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1% | 1.59% | 59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.16% | -18.88% |
| Black | 0.86% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |