Explore the Family Name Raffetto
The meaning of Raffetto
Italian: from a pet form of Raffa or a shortened form of Raffaelletto, itself a compound of Raffaele + the diminutive suffix -etto.
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How common is the last name Raffetto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Raffetto has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 59,916, but slipped to 68,122 by 2010, marking a decline of 13.7%. During this period, the count for the surname also decreased by 8.25%, from 315 to 289. Correspondingly, the proportion of individuals with the surname Raffetto per 100,000 people dropped by 16.67%, from 0.12 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #68,122 | -13.7% |
| Count | 315 | 289 | -8.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raffetto
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Raffetto identify as White. This figure stood at 96.51% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 96.19% in 2010, indicating a minor shift of 0.33%. The next most common ethnic identity associated with the surname is Hispanic, which dropped from 2.22% to 2.08% between 2000 and 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 96.19% | -0.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 2.08% | -6.31% |
| 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% |