Explore the Family Name Pusateri
The meaning of Pusateri
Italian (Sicily): from Sicilian pusateri, an occupational name for an innkeeper or for someone who worked at an inn, from Spanish posadero (a derivative of Posada). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Sal, Mario, Vita, Angelo, Baldassare, Carmelo, Casimiro, Cosmo, Lia, Luciano, Mariano, Mercurio, Natale, Nino, Orlando, Roberto. Spanish Salvador, Diego.
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How common is the last name Pusateri in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pusateri decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pusateri was ranked as the 13,144th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 14,184th position. This represents a decrease of 7.91%. The number of people with this surname also fell from 2,133 to 2,117, marking a modest decline of 0.75%. The proportion of individuals named Pusateri per 100,000 residents also went down by 8.86% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,144 | #14,184 | -7.91% |
| Count | 2,133 | 2,117 | -0.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.79 | 0.72 | -8.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pusateri
The ethnicity associated with the surname Pusateri also exhibited some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of Pusateris identifying as white reduced from 97.52% to 95.37%, a slight decrease of 2.20%. However, there were increases in other categories. For example, those identifying as Hispanic jumped from 1.27% to 2.83% — a substantial change of 122.83%. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander also rose from 0.38% to 0.52% (36.84% increase), while individuals claiming two or more races increased from 0.70% to 1.13% (61.43% increase). There were no changes in the Black community or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups, with both remaining at 0% throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.52% | 95.37% | -2.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 2.83% | 122.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 1.13% | 61.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.52% | 36.84% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |