Explore the Family Name Righetti
The meaning of Righetti
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Righetto, a pet form of the personal name Rigo (see Righi). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Fulvio, Luigi, Plinio, Reno, Rino, Vincenzo.
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How common is the last name Righetti in the United States?
The surname Righetti, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen slight fluctuations in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked as the 48,196th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 49,365th rank, showing a 2.43% decrease. However, the total count of people with the Righetti surname increased by 3.4% over the same period, growing from 412 to 426. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also decreased marginally from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #49,365 | -2.43% |
| Count | 412 | 426 | 3.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Righetti
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Righetti identify as White, although the percentage fell slightly from 93.69% in 2000 to 90.14% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase in the same period, rising from 3.16% to 7.51%, representing a 137.66% change. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also decreased significantly, falling by 32.51% from 2.43% in 2000 to 1.64% in 2010. There were no changes in the proportions of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.69% | 90.14% | -3.79% |
| Hispanic | 3.16% | 7.51% | 137.66% |
| Two or More Races | 2.43% | 1.64% | -32.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |