Explore the Family Name Pozzuto
The meaning of Pozzuto
Italian (southern): probably a topographic name from an adjective meaning ‘provided with a well’, from Italian pozzo ‘well’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pozzuto in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pozzuto saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 68,172nd in terms of commonality but fell to 71,265th by 2010, marking a -4.54% change. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased slightly from 270 to 274, a growth rate of 1.48%. Correspondingly, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 10%, going from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #71,265 | -4.54% |
| Count | 270 | 274 | 1.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pozzuto
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows little variation in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pozzuto. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White with percentages of 98.52 in 2000 and a slightly increased 98.54 in 2010. There were no reported instances of Pozzuto being connected to Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either of the two years. It's worth noting that any potential underrepresented ethnic identities may be unaccounted for due to privacy suppressions in the data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.52% | 98.54% | 0.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |