Explore the Family Name Pizzuto
The meaning of Pizzuto
Italian: nickname from pizzuto ‘pointed’, also ‘pretentious, overbearing’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmelo, Alicia, Donato, Sal, Alfonso, Angelo, Antonio, Carmella, Domenico, Francesco, Gabriele, Giuseppe, Lauro, Mario, Pasquale, Rocco, Rosalia, Rosario.
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How common is the last name Pizzuto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pizzuto saw a slight decrease in ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 21,113 to 21,790, marking a 3.21% drop. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 2.93% during the same period, rising from 1,159 to 1,193. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly by 6.98%, going from 0.43 to 0.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,113 | #21,790 | -3.21% |
| Count | 1,159 | 1,193 | 2.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.4 | -6.98% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pizzuto
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pizzuto has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped to zero, while those identifying with two or more races increased by 46.51%. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 96.46% to 94.55%. There was a noticeable increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, with a jump from 1.73% to 3.27%. Lastly, there was a new emergence of individuals identifying as Black, which was at 0% in 2000 and rose to 0.42% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 94.55% | -1.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 3.27% | 89.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.26% | 46.51% |
| Black | 0% | 0.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |