Explore the Family Name Pizzimenti
The meaning of Pizzimenti
Italian: perhaps a patronymic from Pizzimento, a descriptive nickname from pizzo ‘pointed beard’ + mento ‘chin’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Giuseppe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pizzimenti in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pizzimenti saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,103 in popularity with a count of 460 individuals. However, by 2010, it had fallen to rank 48,436 with only 436 individuals sharing this surname. This represents a change of approximately -9.82% in rank and -5.22% in total count. The proportion per 100k people also decreased, falling from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, a drop of -11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,103 | #48,436 | -9.82% |
| Count | 460 | 436 | -5.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pizzimenti
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that Pizzimenti is predominantly associated with individuals of white ethnic identity. In 2000, 95.43% of those with this surname were white, although this percentage fell slightly to 93.35% by 2010. While the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races increased slightly from 1.52% to 1.61%, the most significant shift was seen within the Hispanic community, which saw an increase from 2.17% in 2000 to 4.13% in 2010. No changes were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.43% | 93.35% | -2.18% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 4.13% | 90.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 1.61% | 5.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |