Explore the Family Name Pezzi
The meaning of Pezzi
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Pezzo, a topographic name from pezzo ‘fir(-tree)’ or from a homonymous word meaning ‘piece (of land)’, or a habitational name from any of the minor places called Pezzo, as in Brescia province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aldo, Alberto, Antonio, Dino, Italo, Pio.
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How common is the last name Pezzi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pezzi has seen a moderate decline in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked as the 61,376th most common surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 66,553rd place, marking an 8.43% decrease. The actual count of individuals with this surname also saw a slight dip from 306 in 2000 to 297 in 2010, a decline of 2.94%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Pezzi per 100,000 decreased from 0.11 to 0.1, representing a drop of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #66,553 | -8.43% |
| Count | 306 | 297 | -2.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pezzi
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname Pezzi, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly identified with white individuals. In 2000, about 91.18% of individuals with this surname were white, and this figure rose to 93.27% in 2010, reflecting a 2.29% increase. However, there was also a notable presence of Hispanic ethnicity, registering a 13.15% growth from 3.27% in 2000 to 3.70% in 2010. Interestingly, the data also reported a small percentage (3.92%) of individuals with mixed ethnic identity in 2000, which was not present in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.18% | 93.27% | 2.29% |
| Hispanic | 3.27% | 3.7% | 13.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.92% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |