Explore the Family Name Rizzotto
The meaning of Rizzotto
Italian: from a diminutive of Rizzo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Cosmo, Enza, Romeo, Sal.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rizzotto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rizzotto has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 51,945 in 2000 to 55,386 in 2010, showing a drop of around 6.62 percent. Similarly, the total count of individuals with the Rizzotto surname also experienced a marginal decline of about 1.33 percent, from 376 in 2000 to 371 in 2010. This resulted in the proportion of people with the Rizzotto surname per 100,000 dropping by approximately 7.14 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #55,386 | -6.62% |
| Count | 376 | 371 | -1.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rizzotto
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides some interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Rizzotto surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, belonging to two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a notable shift within the White and Hispanic communities. The percentage of individuals with the Rizzotto surname who identify as White decreased by roughly 3.03 percent, from 92.29 percent in 2000 to 89.49 percent in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of approximately 32.19 percent, from 6.12 percent in 2000 to 8.09 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.29% | 89.49% | -3.03% |
| Hispanic | 6.12% | 8.09% | 32.19% |
| 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% |