Explore the Family Name Picariello
The meaning of Picariello
Italian (Campania): variant of Picarello. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Carmine, Angelo, Carmela, Ciro, Dante, Gilda, Giuseppe, Marco, Nunzio, Pasquale, Sal.
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How common is the last name Picariello in the United States?
The surname Picariello has seen a rise in its prevalence over the past decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Picariello ranked 31,014 in popularity; however, by 2010, it had climbed to the 29,740th spot, a positive change of 4.11 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 708 to 791 during the same period, reflecting an upsurge of 11.72 percent. The proportion of Picariellos per 100,000 people also slightly rose, going from 0.26 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,014 | #29,740 | 4.11% |
| Count | 708 | 791 | 11.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.27 | 3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Picariello
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Picariello surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White, making up 96.21 percent of the total in 2010, down slightly from 96.61 percent in 2000. There was a noticeable increase in the percentage of Picariellos identifying as Hispanic, from 2.26 percent in 2000 to 3.16 percent in 2010, representing a change of 39.82 percent. Meanwhile, there was no recorded change in the number of Picariellos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, those identifying with two or more races dropped from 0.71 percent in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.61% | 96.21% | -0.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 3.16% | 39.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |