Explore the Family Name Rotunno
The meaning of Rotunno
Italian: southern variant of Rotondo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Angelo, Sal, Antonio, Giovanni, Salvatore, Saverio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rotunno in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rotunno has experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rotunno ranked 25,926 in popularity and fell to 28,650 by 2010, marking a decrease of 10.51%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 890 to 832 during the same period, a reduction of 6.52%. The proportion of Rotunnos per 100,000 people decreased by 15.15%, from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,926 | #28,650 | -10.51% |
| Count | 890 | 832 | -6.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.28 | -15.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rotunno
The ethnicity associated with the surname Rotunno has also shifted slightly over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.62% of those with the Rotunno surname identified as White, dipping to 92.91% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant rise of 62.36%, growing from 3.48% in 2000 to 5.65% in 2010. There was also a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races by 2010, accounting for 0.96% of the total. No Rotunnos identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.62% | 92.91% | -2.83% |
| Hispanic | 3.48% | 5.65% | 62.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |