Explore the Family Name Pulizzi
The meaning of Pulizzi
Italian (Sicily): variant of Polizzi. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Dino, Gasper, Maddalena, Matteo, Pietro, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Pulizzi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pulizzi has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,679th but fell to the 86,314th position in 2010, marking a drop of 22.12%. The number of people carrying this surname also decreased by 16.28% during the same period, going from 258 to 216. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k also saw a 30% decrease, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #86,314 | -22.12% |
| Count | 258 | 216 | -16.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pulizzi
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most people with the Pulizzi surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decline from 94.57% to 90.28%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the data showed an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 3.10% in 2000 to 3.24% in 2010. Additionally, a new category appeared in 2010, with 5.09% of Pulizzis identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.57% | 90.28% | -4.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 5.09% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 3.24% | 4.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |