Explore the Family Name Pilla
The meaning of Pilla
Italian (southern): 1. habitational name from a place called with this word, such as Pilla in Catanzaro province. 2. in some cases, from a dialect form of Pidda, a short form of the female personal name Giuseppa (see Joseph). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Nicola, Domenico, Amedeo, Carlo, Enrico, Enza, Erminio, Francesco, Giovanni, Giuseppe.
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How common is the last name Pilla in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pilla increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000 it was ranked as the 15,835th most common name, while in 2010 it had risen to the 15,005th spot, marking a 5.24% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by 16.59%, from 1,688 people in 2000 to 1,968 in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a rise of 6.35%, indicating that the surname Pilla has been steadily growing in prevalence over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,835 | #15,005 | 5.24% |
| Count | 1,688 | 1,968 | 16.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.67 | 6.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pilla
When examining the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Pilla, the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic group associated with the name remained White, though its share decreased from 88.21% to 81.55%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders and Hispanics within the Pilla surname population increased significantly, by 72.55% and 47.99% respectively. The proportion identifying as two or more races also saw growth, albeit at a slower pace of 23.36%. The categories of Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged, with no individuals identifying with these groups in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.21% | 81.55% | -7.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.21% | 8.99% | 72.55% |
| Hispanic | 4.98% | 7.37% | 47.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 1.32% | 23.36% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |