Explore the Family Name Terrizzi
The meaning of Terrizzi
Italian (southern): variant of Terlizzi. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Rocco, Carmela, Giovanna, Natale, Pietro, Salvatore, Vittorio.
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How common is the last name Terrizzi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Terrizzi has seen a slight decline over time. In 2000, it was ranked 56,246th in terms of popularity and by 2010, it dropped to 62,359th, indicating an overall decrease of approximately 10.87%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 340 to 321 during the same period, marking a 5.59% reduction. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname declined from 0.13 to 0.11, reflecting a 15.38% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #62,359 | -10.87% |
| Count | 340 | 321 | -5.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Terrizzi
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Terrizzi surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, changes were observed between 2000 and 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, those identifying as White made up 96.18% in 2000, which slightly decreased to 93.77% by 2010. A new development was noted in 2010 when 3.74% of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, a category that had no representation in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Two or More Races also showed a minor decrease from 1.76% in 2000 to 1.56% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.18% | 93.77% | -2.51% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.74% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 1.56% | -11.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |