Explore the Family Name Piza
The meaning of Piza
Spanish; Catalan (Pizà): variant of Pisa and Pisà, habitational names from the city of Pisa in Tuscany. Compare Pizano.
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How common is the last name Piza in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Piza has increased over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 52,714 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to 42,720 - an increase of close to 19%. The number of individuals with this surname also rose significantly, from 369 to 507, representing a 37.4% jump. Notably, there was a 21.43% increase in the proportion of people named Piza per 100,000 residents.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,714 | #42,720 | 18.96% |
| Count | 369 | 507 | 37.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.17 | 21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Piza
When we look at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Piza, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there's a noticeable shift over the 10-year period. In 2000, nearly 80% of those with the surname identified as Hispanic. By 2010, this number had increased to almost 89%. The representation of Whites with this surname dropped dramatically, from approximately 16% in 2000 to just over 8% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander community with the Piza surname saw a modest increase, from 2.44% to 2.76%, while the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero. There were no individuals with the Piza surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 79.95% | 88.76% | 11.02% |
| White | 15.99% | 8.09% | -49.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.44% | 2.76% | 13.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |