Explore the Family Name Prinzo
The meaning of Prinzo
Italian (Sicily): from a personal name recorded in medieval documents in the Latinized form Princius, a variant of Principe, under the influence of French prince.
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How common is the last name Prinzo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Prinzo has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 58,257th most popular surname, but dropped to the 62,359th position in 2010, a decline of 7.04%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 326 in 2000 to 321 in 2010, a drop of 1.53%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Prinzo surname per 100,000 individuals also dipped by 8.33%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #62,359 | -7.04% |
| Count | 326 | 321 | -1.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prinzo
When considering ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the Prinzo surname identified as White, although there was a small decrease of 1.67% from 96.63% in 2000 to 95.02% in 2010. Hispanic representation increased slightly from 2.76% in 2000 to 2.80% in 2010, a change of 1.45%. There were no individuals with the Prinzo surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 95.02% | -1.67% |
| Hispanic | 2.76% | 2.8% | 1.45% |
| 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% |