Explore the Family Name Pirraglia
The meaning of Pirraglia
Italian (Campania): perhaps a derivative of Pirro.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pirraglia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pirraglia has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 62,046th in popularity but dropped to the 63,873rd spot by 2010, marking a 2.94% decrease. Despite this, the number of individuals carrying the Pirraglia surname saw a marginal increase from 302 in 2000 to 312 in 2010, recording a 3.31% growth. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.11 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #63,873 | -2.94% |
| Count | 302 | 312 | 3.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pirraglia
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Pirraglia surname identify as White. This group accounted for 96.69% in 2000, dropping slightly to 93.91% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, jumping from 2.32% in 2000 to 5.13% in 2010, signifying a 121.12% change. The census recorded no change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 93.91% | -2.88% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 5.13% | 121.12% |
| 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% |