Explore the Family Name Prizzi
The meaning of Prizzi
Italian (Sicily): habitational name from Prizzi in Palermo province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Ciro, Rosario, Carmine, Elio, Gasper.
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How common is the last name Prizzi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Prizzi experienced a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Prizzi was ranked 61,713th in terms of frequency with 304 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, its rank fell to 71,886 and the count decreased to 271, which is a decline of approximately 10.86%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a drop from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #71,886 | -16.48% |
| Count | 304 | 271 | -10.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Prizzi
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Prizzi as recorded by the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is predominantly White, with an increase from 91.78% in 2000 to 93.36% in 2010. There was a notable decrease in the Hispanic ethnicity from 6.58% in 2000 to 5.17% in 2010. No significant data was observed for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.78% | 93.36% | 1.72% |
| Hispanic | 6.58% | 5.17% | -21.43% |
| 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% |