Explore the Family Name Stracuzzi
The meaning of Stracuzzi
Italian (Sicily): 1. occupational name derived from Greek strakias ‘maker of shingles’, thin pieces of wood laid in overlapping rows to cover the roof of a house (from classical Greek ostrakon ‘shell, shard’). 2. possibly also a nickname from Sicilian stracuzzo ‘turtle’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stracuzzi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stracuzzi had a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 73659 and by 2010, it had fallen to 77788, marking a 5.61% decrease. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased marginally from 245 in 2000 to 246 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 0.41%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents also decreased by 11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #77,788 | -5.61% |
| Count | 245 | 246 | 0.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stracuzzi
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Stracuzzi identify as White. In 2000, 96.33% of those with this surname identified as White and in 2010, the percentage stood at 95.53% - a slight decrease of 0.83%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native recorded in either year. Interestingly, in 2010, a small percentage (2.44%) of individuals with the Stracuzzi surname identified as Hispanic. There was no equivalent data for this ethnicity in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 95.53% | -0.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.44% | 0% |
| 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% |