Explore the Family Name Ponzi
The meaning of Ponzi
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Ponzio or Ponzo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Emidio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ponzi in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ponzi has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 60,083 in popularity with 314 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had shifted slightly to 59,603 and the count increased to 339, marking a growth of approximately 7.96%. However, in terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease by about 8.33%, going from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #59,603 | 0.8% |
| Count | 314 | 339 | 7.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ponzi
In regard to ethnicity, the Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Ponzi identified as White in both years, with a slight decrease from 97.45% in 2000 to 96.17% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Notably, there was a change in the Hispanic category, with the percentage increasing from zero in 2000 to 2.95% in 2010. However, due to data suppression (S), some information may not be fully represented in these findings.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.45% | 96.17% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.95% | 0% |
| 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% |