Explore the Family Name Piccirilli
The meaning of Piccirilli
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Piccirillo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Alfonso, Angelo, Antonio, Cesare, Dante, Domenic, Erasmo, Florindo, Franco, Gianfranco, Gino, Giselda, Lino, Luciano, Pacifico, Rachele, Roberto, Sabino.
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How common is the last name Piccirilli in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Piccirilli has experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Piccirilli was ranked as the 28,856th most popular surname in the United States, with 776 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, its rank dropped to 35,345 and the count of people with this surname decreased to 637, marking a drop of nearly 18%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by over 24% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,856 | #35,345 | -22.49% |
| Count | 776 | 637 | -17.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.22 | -24.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Piccirilli
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Piccirilli identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 1.55% over the decade. In 2000, 98.07% of people with this surname identified as white, while by 2010, this figure had dropped slightly to 96.55%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 0.90% in 2000 to 2.20% in 2010. There were no reported individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.07% | 96.55% | -1.55% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 2.2% | 144.44% |
| 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% |