Explore the Family Name Portelli
The meaning of Portelli
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Portello. This surname is also found in Malta. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmela, Lorenzo, Sal, Emilio, Giovanni, Remo, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Portelli in the United States?
The surname Portelli recorded a slight shift in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Portelli ranked 36,276th among all surnames, but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to 36,337th, marking a marginal decrease of 0.17%. However, the overall count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 583 in 2000 to 616 in 2010, representing a growth rate of approximately 5.66%. The proportion of people with the name Portelli per 100,000 decreased by 4.55%, moving from 0.22 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,276 | #36,337 | -0.17% |
| Count | 583 | 616 | 5.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Portelli
From an ethnic identity standpoint, the census data reveals a few changes between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.40% of those with the Portelli surname identified as White, compared to 95.78% in 2010, indicating a minor decrease of 0.64%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase of 49.51%, rising from 2.06% in 2000 to 3.08% in 2010. The proportions of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0%, while the proportion identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.03% to 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 95.78% | -0.64% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 3.08% | 49.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |