Explore the Family Name Pieretti
The meaning of Pieretti
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Pieretto, a pet form of the personal name Piero (see Pieri). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Luciano, Guido, Ananias, Augustino, Gino, Guglielmo, Mario, Tullio.
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How common is the last name Pieretti in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pieretti has seen a slight rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,406th in terms of popular surnames in the United States, and by 2010, it had risen slightly to 57,101st place, indicating a 0.53% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this period from 332 to 357, representing a 7.53% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #57,101 | 0.53% |
| Count | 332 | 357 | 7.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pieretti
In terms of ethnicity, the census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Pieretti identified as White, though their proportion decreased from 87.35% in 2000 to 81.79% in 2010. During the same period, there was a significant increase of 33.53% in those identifying as Hispanic. This suggests an increasing ethnic diversity among those carrying the Pieretti surname. There were no individuals who identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and no individuals reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.35% | 81.79% | -6.37% |
| Hispanic | 11.75% | 15.69% | 33.53% |
| 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% |