Explore the Family Name Picarello
The meaning of Picarello
Italian: 1. from a masculinized diminutive or pet form of Pica. 2. in some instances possibly a nickname, from a diminutive of picaro ‘begger, rogue’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Picarello in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Picarello saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 55,732nd most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010 it had slipped to become the 56,836th most popular name, representing a decrease of nearly 2%. However, the actual number of people bearing this surname increased from 344 to 359 during this period, an increase of approximately 4.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #56,836 | -1.98% |
| Count | 344 | 359 | 4.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Picarello
In terms of ethnic identity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Picarello identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 95.64% in 2000 to 94.15% in 2010. The next largest group was those identifying as Hispanic, which saw an increase from 2.33% in 2000 to 3.06% in 2010. There was also an increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 1.45% in 2000 to 2.51% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.64% | 94.15% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 3.06% | 31.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 2.51% | 73.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |