Explore the Family Name Puccinelli
The meaning of Puccinelli
Italian: patronymic or plural form of a pet form of Puccio. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Reno, Dante, Dino, Gino, Giovanni, Primo.
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How common is the last name Puccinelli in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Puccinelli saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 37,480th most popular surname and by 2010, it dropped to 39,117th place, showing a -4.37% change. Despite this dip in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased slightly from 559 in 2000 to 563 in 2010, marking a 0.72% growth. However, when considering its proportion per 100,000 people, there was a -9.52% decline from 0.21 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,480 | #39,117 | -4.37% |
| Count | 559 | 563 | 0.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Puccinelli
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Puccinelli. The majority of those bearing the name identified as White, with a slight decrease from 93.20% in 2000 to 92.18% in 2010. The Hispanic community represented the second largest group with an increase from 5.19% to 5.51% over the same period. While the Asian/Pacific Islander category remained stable at 1.07%, there was a new representation from those identifying with two or more races, registering at 1.24% in 2010. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.2% | 92.18% | -1.09% |
| Hispanic | 5.19% | 5.51% | 6.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.07% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |