Explore the Family Name Pizzino

The meaning of Pizzino

Italian: from a diminutive of Pizzo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Fiore, Nunzio, Salvatore.

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How common is the last name Pizzino in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pizzino saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,377th in terms of frequency, but by 2010 it had slipped to 45,412th, marking a change of -4.69%. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased slightly from 469 to 471 over this period, representing a modest increase of 0.43%. The proportion of people named Pizzino per 100,000 population also decreased by 5.88%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#43,377#45,412-4.69%
Count4694710.43%
Proportion per 100k0.170.16-5.88%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pizzino

When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Pizzino surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it was predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 96.38% of individuals with the Pizzino surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.54% in 2010. There was also a small percentage (2.13% in 2000 and 1.91% in 2010) who identified as Hispanic. Notably, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Interestingly, there was a new category in 2010, indicating that 1.27% of individuals identified themselves as belonging to two or more races.

20002010Change
White96.38%95.54%-0.87%
Hispanic2.13%1.91%-10.33%
Two or More Races0%1.27%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%