Explore the Family Name Rizzolo
The meaning of Rizzolo
Italian: from a diminutive of Rizzo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Donato, Salvatore, Antonio, Filomena, Grazia, Primo, Rocco, Sal, Santo, Silvio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rizzolo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rizzolo decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 31,817 in popularity and fell to a rank of 34,801 in 2010, marking a decline of 9.38%. The number of people with the surname also saw a slight decrease over this period, falling from 686 in 2000 to 649 in 2010, a drop of approximately 5.39%. The proportion of people named Rizzolo per 100,000 people also declined by 12% during the same time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,817 | #34,801 | -9.38% |
| Count | 686 | 649 | -5.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rizzolo
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with the surname Rizzolo identified as White -- 97.52% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 96.61% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.46% in 2000 to 1.54% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, 0.92% of individuals with the surname identified as belonging to two or more ethnicities, a category not represented in the 2000 census data for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.52% | 96.61% | -0.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 1.54% | 5.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |