Explore the Family Name Procaccini

The meaning of Procaccini

Italian (southern): from the plural of procaccino ‘mediator (in matrimonial and business matters)’ also ‘busybody, meddler, schemer’, applied as an occupational name or as a nickname. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Angelo, Carlo, Mario, Vito, Americo, Antonino, Camillo, Carmino, Constantino, Domenic, Federico, Guido, Luciano.

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How common is the last name Procaccini in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Procaccini has seen a minor rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 35,053rd most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to 34,574th place, marking a positive change of 1.37%. The number of individuals with this surname also saw an increase, from 609 in 2000 to 654 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 7.39%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decrease from 0.23 to 0.22, marking a -4.35% change.

20002010Change
Rank#35,053#34,5741.37%
Count6096547.39%
Proportion per 100k0.230.22-4.35%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Procaccini

In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Procaccini surname identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 98.85% of all Procaccinis, a figure that slightly decreased to 96.94% in 2010. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation within the Procaccini surname in either year. Interestingly, there was a new emergence of Hispanic representation in 2010, accounting for 1.38% of those bearing the Procaccini surname. Nonetheless, no individuals identified as belonging to two or more races in both census years.

20002010Change
White98.85%96.94%-1.93%
Hispanic0%1.38%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%