Explore the Family Name Pezzullo
The meaning of Pezzullo
Italian: from a diminutive of Pezza; or a variant of Pizzullo, a diminutive of Pizzo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antimo, Antonio, Enrico, Giacomo, Lorenzo, Pasquale.
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How common is the last name Pezzullo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pezzullo has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 39,824th in popularity and rose to 39,773rd place by 2010, a 0.13% change. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 519 to 552 during this period, marking a 6.36% rise. The proportion of people with the surname Pezzullo per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.19.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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Rank | #39,824 | #39,773 | 0.13% |
Count | 519 | 552 | 6.36% |
Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pezzullo
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the surname Pezzullo identify as White, though there was a decrease from 96.15% in 2000 to 90.94% in 2010. There was a significant increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 2.7% in 2000 to 5.8% in 2010. Additionally, small percentages began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more races, both starting from zero in 2000 to 1.45% and 1.81% respectively by 2010. However, no one with the surname Pezzullo identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these periods.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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White | 96.15% | 90.94% | -5.42% |
Hispanic | 2.7% | 5.8% | 114.81% |
Two or More Races | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |