Explore the Family Name Pirillo
The meaning of Pirillo
Italian: 1. habitational name from a place so named in Soveria Mannelli, Catanzaro province. 2. from a diminutive of Piro. 3. variant of Perillo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Dante, Gianfranco, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Pirillo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pirillo has seen a significant change over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Pirillo was ranked 59,769th in terms of prevalence and this rank fell by approximately 27.62% to reach 76,275th in 2010. The number of individuals bearing the surname also experienced a decline, dropping from 316 in 2000 to 252 in 2010, which indicates a decrease of about 20.25%. Consequently, the proportion of Pirillos per 100,000 people decreased by 25%, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #76,275 | -27.62% |
| Count | 316 | 252 | -20.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pirillo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pirillo also underwent changes during the same period as evidenced in the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the vast majority of Pirillos identified as White (97.15%), but this figure fell to 90.08% in 2010. Conversely, there was a notable increase in the percentage of Pirillos identifying as Hispanic, escalating from 1.58% in 2000 to 6.75% in 2010. Moreover, 2010 marked the first time that some Pirillos reported having multiple racial identities, amounting to 2.78% of all Pirillos. No Pirillos identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.15% | 90.08% | -7.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 6.75% | 327.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |