Explore the Family Name Pezzulo
The meaning of Pezzulo
Italian (Campania): variant of Pezzullo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pezzulo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pezzulo has slightly decreased in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked as the 62,775th most common surname, while by 2010 it dropped to the 64,559th position, reflecting a -2.84% change in rank. However, in terms of actual count, the number of people bearing the Pezzulo surname increased from 298 in 2000 to 308 in 2010, translating into a positive 3.36% growth rate. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor decrease of -9.09%, dropping from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #64,559 | -2.84% |
| Count | 298 | 308 | 3.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pezzulo
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Pezzulo surname identify as White. In 2000, this group made up 95.64% of all Pezzulos, though this figure dipped slightly to 92.21% by 2010. It is noteworthy that there was an emergence of Hispanic identity among those with this surname during this period, rising from 0% in 2000 to 4.87% in 2010. The data for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.64% | 92.21% | -3.59% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |