Explore the Family Name Privitera
The meaning of Privitera
Italian (southern): ultimately from Greek presbytera (feminine form of presbyteros ‘priest’), denoting the wife of an Orthodox priest. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Carmelo, Angelo, Giro, Rocco, Alfio, Antonio, Battista, Corrado, Dino, Paolo.
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How common is the last name Privitera in the United States?
According to the data sourced from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Privitera has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 25,448th in popularity with 913 individuals carrying the name, equating to about 0.34 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 26,727th and the count of individuals with the surname had marginally decreased to 911, reducing its proportion to 0.31 per 100,000 people. This represents an overall change of -5.03 in ranking and a -0.22 drop in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,448 | #26,727 | -5.03% |
| Count | 913 | 911 | -0.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Privitera
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals certain shifts within the Privitera population over the decade. In 2000, the vast majority (96.60%) of those with the Privitera surname identified as White, followed by 1.86% identifying as Hispanic and 1.10% reporting two or more races. By 2010, while the percentage of White Priviteras had slightly decreased to 94.40%, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping to 4.17%. The percentage of Priviteras identifying with two or more races fell to 0.77%, and a new category emerged with 0.55% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. No Priviteras identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 94.4% | -2.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 4.17% | 124.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 0.77% | -30% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.55% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |