Explore the Family Name Podesta
The meaning of Podesta
Italian (mainly Genoa and Liguria; Podestà): occupational name for a mayor, administrator, or magistrate, podestà. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Julio, Armando, Augusto, Gabriela, Guillermo, Horacio, Juan, Justino, Mario, Nestor, Silvia. Italian Guido, Giacomo, Giovanni, Olympia, Quinto.
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How common is the last name Podesta in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Podesta has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Podesta ranked as the 29,142nd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 30,946th spot, a change of -6.19%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this last name decreased slightly from 766 in 2000 to 751 in 2010, a decrease of approximately 1.96%. The proportion per 100k also saw a reduction, falling by 10.71% over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,142 | #30,946 | -6.19% |
| Count | 766 | 751 | -1.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Podesta
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, changes were observed in the distribution among those with the Podesta surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White declined by 4.23%, dropping from 85.64% to 82.02%. Meanwhile, the representation of Hispanic ethnicity increased significantly by 26.69%, from 12.40% to 15.71%. There was a modest increase in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.65% to 0.67%) and those reporting two or more races (from 1.17% to 1.33%). No individuals with the Podesta surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.64% | 82.02% | -4.23% |
| Hispanic | 12.4% | 15.71% | 26.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.33% | 13.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 0.67% | 3.08% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |