Explore the Family Name Razza
The meaning of Razza
Italian: 1. probably a metonymic occupational name for a herbalist, from a plant name which denoted different species in different dialects, for example charlock or rock cress (in Sicily), rock rose (in Modena), and the bramble, or the medicinal plant smilax, in certain other regions. 2. possibly from razza used for certain kinds of fish, the weever, perch, or pike, and the surname probably arose from a nickname for someone with fish-like characteristics, or from a metonymic occupational name for a fisherman. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carmine, Aldo, Carlo, Giacomino, Luca, Sal, Salvatore, Vito.
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How common is the last name Razza in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Razza has seen a marginal increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved up from 67,113 in 2000 to 65,424 in 2010, marking a change of 2.52%. In terms of counts, the number of individuals with this surname rose by 10.18%, from 275 in 2000 to 303 in 2010. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #65,424 | 2.52% |
| Count | 275 | 303 | 10.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Razza
In terms of ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the data shows that most bearers of the surname Razza identify as White. This group represented 93.09% of Razzas in 2000, slightly dropping to 92.74% by 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation among those with the Razza surname grew significantly by 36.08%, moving from 2.91% in 2000 to 3.96% in 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders carrying the Razza surname decreased slightly from 1.82% to 1.65% during the same period. There were no recorded changes in the groups identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.09% | 92.74% | -0.38% |
| Hispanic | 2.91% | 3.96% | 36.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.82% | 1.65% | -9.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |