Explore the Family Name Polletta
The meaning of Polletta
Italian: perhaps from the feminine form of the personal name Poletto (see Poletti). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Vito, Amedeo, Angelo, Carmine, Donato, Gino, Luigi, Maddalena, Pasquale, Raffaele, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Polletta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Polletta surname saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the Polletta surname was 63,632 and it dropped to 66,164 in 2010, which reflects a decline of approximately 4%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 293 in 2000 to 299 in 2010, representing an increase of 2.05%. The proportion per 100k also dropped by 9.09% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #66,164 | -3.98% |
| Count | 293 | 299 | 2.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polletta
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Polletta surname identified as White. In 2000, about 95.56% identified as White, but this number slightly decreased to 94.31% in 2010, marking a change of -1.31%. The number of people identifying as Hispanic increased from 4.44% in 2000 to 5.02% in 2010, indicating growth of 13.06%. There were no notable changes for the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.56% | 94.31% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 4.44% | 5.02% | 13.06% |
| 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% |