Explore the Family Name Tognetti
The meaning of Tognetti
Italian: patronymic or plural form of a pet form of Togno, a shortened form of the personal name Antonio (see Anthony). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aldo, Dino, Emo, Gioacchino, Guido, Marino, Omero.
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How common is the last name Tognetti in the United States?
Based on data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tognetti experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 59,916 in 2000, it fell to a rank of 61,585 in 2010, signifying a decrease of 2.79 percent. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 3.49 percent, from 315 in 2000 to 326 in 2010. Interestingly, the proportion of people with the Tognetti surname per 100k decreased by 8.33 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #61,585 | -2.79% |
| Count | 315 | 326 | 3.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tognetti
The ethnicity distribution of the Tognetti surname, as recorded in the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 90.16 percent identified as such, though this figure slightly dropped to 87.42 percent in 2010, indicating a decrease of 3.04 percent. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 34.53 percent over the decade, moving from 8.89 percent in 2000 to 11.96 percent in 2010. Notably, no individuals with the Tognetti surname were reported to be of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.16% | 87.42% | -3.04% |
| Hispanic | 8.89% | 11.96% | 34.53% |
| 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% |