Explore the Family Name Pontecorvo
The meaning of Pontecorvo
Italian and Jewish (from Italy): habitational name from Pontecorvo, a place in Frosinone. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelina, Mario, Carmine, Costantino, Giulio, Emilia, Guilio, Mattia.
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How common is the last name Pontecorvo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pontecorvo saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pontecorvo ranked as the 60,390th most common name in the United States with 312 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the surname had risen slightly in rank to 59,171st, with an increased count of 342 individuals sporting the Pontecorvo name. Despite these shifts, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #59,171 | 2.02% |
| Count | 312 | 342 | 9.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pontecorvo
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of people with the surname Pontecorvo identify as White, though this percentage dropped slightly from 89.74% in 2000 to 87.13% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic underwent a modest increase during this period, moving from 8.97% to 9.36%. There were no recorded changes in the number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.74% | 87.13% | -2.91% |
| Hispanic | 8.97% | 9.36% | 4.35% |
| 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% |