Explore the Family Name Picciotto
The meaning of Picciotto
Italian (Sicily): nickname from Sicilian picciotto ‘young boy, lad’ or ‘errand boy, cabin boy’. Also adopted by some Italian Jews.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Picciotto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Picciotto in the United States saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Picciotto was ranked as the 69,636th most popular surname, but by 2010, its rank had dropped to 73,464, marking a decrease of 5.5%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname Picciotto increased slightly from 263 in 2000 to 264 in 2010, an increase of 0.38%. However, when taking into account population growth overall, the proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 reduced by 10%, from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #73,464 | -5.5% |
| Count | 263 | 264 | 0.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Picciotto
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Picciotto has also undergone some changes, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of people with the surname identify as White, constituting 87.45% in 2000 and 85.61% in 2010 - a decrease of 2.1%. The Hispanic representation among those with the Picciotto surname decreased by 4.25%, from 9.89% in 2000 to 9.47% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a new development in 2010 where 2.65% identified as being of two or more races. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.45% | 85.61% | -2.1% |
| Hispanic | 9.89% | 9.47% | -4.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |