Explore the Family Name Pirrello
The meaning of Pirrello
Italian: from Pirrello, a pet form of the personal name Piro. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Pietro, Angelo, Antonio, Crispino, Gaspare, Gasper, Giovanna, Lorenzo, Nunzio.
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How common is the last name Pirrello in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pirrello has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this name was ranked 42,437 with a count of 481 individuals bearing it, while by 2010, the rank had increased to 40,909 with a total of 533 individuals, showing a rise of approximately 10.81%. Despite this growth, the proportion of individuals with the Pirrello surname per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,437 | #40,909 | 3.6% |
| Count | 481 | 533 | 10.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pirrello
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Pirrello surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the overwhelming majority identify as White. In 2000, 98.54% of those with this surname identified as White, and although this figure dropped slightly to 97.56% by 2010, it still represented the largest ethnicity group. Individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races also showed an increase from 1.04% in 2000 to 1.13% in 2010. A new development in 2010 was the appearance of individuals identifying as Hispanic, representing 0.94% of the total. However, there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.54% | 97.56% | -0.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.13% | 8.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |