Explore the Family Name Polizzotto
The meaning of Polizzotto
Italian (Sicily): habitational name from Polizzi Generosa in Palermo province (Sicily). Compare Polizzi.
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How common is the last name Polizzotto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Polizzotto has seen a minor decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 72,717th in popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to 77,522nd, showing a decline of 6.61%. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 249 to 247 during this decade, a marginal reduction of 0.8%. The proportion of people bearing the Polizzotto surname per 100,000 population reduced by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,717 | #77,522 | -6.61% |
| Count | 249 | 247 | -0.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polizzotto
In terms of ethnicity, the census data revealed that the majority of individuals with the Polizzotto surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, the percentage declined slightly by 2.16% over the decade, from 95.18% to 93.12%. Furthermore, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going up by 84.65% from 2.41% in 2000 to 4.45% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.18% | 93.12% | -2.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.41% | 4.45% | 84.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |