Explore the Family Name Pirro
The meaning of Pirro
Italian: 1. from the personal name Pirro, Greek Pyrrhos, from pyrrhos ‘red’. Pyrrhos was the name of a king of Epirus in classical times. 2. variant of Pierro or Perro, which both variants of the personal name Pietro. 3. habitational name from Pirro Malena, a district of Rossano in Cosenza. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Rocco, Italia, Sal.
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How common is the last name Pirro in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Pirro' has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Pirro was ranked as the 26,306th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 30,767th, marking a decrease of approximately 16.96%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also fell from 873 in 2000 to 757 in 2010, a reduction of roughly 13.29%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Pirro surname per 100,000 decreased by 18.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,306 | #30,767 | -16.96% |
| Count | 873 | 757 | -13.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.26 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pirro
When considering ethnic identity, the distribution of the Pirro surname across various ethnic groups also changed between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this group saw a slight decrease from 93.13% in 2000 to 91.94% in 2010. The percentage of Pirros identifying as Hispanic increased from 4.01% to 4.76%, while the proportions identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races each dipped by 5.56%. There were no recorded Pirros who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.13% | 91.94% | -1.28% |
| Hispanic | 4.01% | 4.76% | 18.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 1.19% | -5.56% |
| Black | 1.26% | 1.19% | -5.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |