Explore the Family Name Picarelli
The meaning of Picarelli
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Picarello. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Ciro, Americo, Angelo, Corrado, Domenic, Eduardo, Eugenio, Mario.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Picarelli in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Picarelli has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Picarelli ranked 55,849 in popularity with 343 instances of the name observed. However, by 2010, its rank had fallen to 64,721 with only 307 counts recorded, marking a change of approximately -10.5%. Consequently, the proportion of the surname Picarelli per 100k people also decreased from 0.13 to 0.1, representing a drop of 23.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #64,721 | -15.89% |
| Count | 343 | 307 | -10.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Picarelli
In terms of ethnicity, the Picarelli surname is predominantly associated with white ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, over 94% of people with this surname identified as white, although there was a small decrease of 1.52% in this category over the decade. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation among Picarellis saw significant growth, increasing from 2.62% to 4.23% – a positive change of 61.45%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all registered zero percent for this surname in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.92% | 94.46% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 4.23% | 61.45% |
| 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% |