Explore the Family Name Tomasetti
The meaning of Tomasetti
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Tomasetto, a pet form of Tomaso ‘Thomas’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Caesar, Amelio, Dino, Gino, Salvatore, Silvio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tomasetti in the United States?
The surname Tomasetti ranked 27,176 in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000, and by 2010, it had slightly dropped in rank to 27,604. This represents a marginal decline of around 1.57%. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 837 in 2000 to 872 in 2010, an increase of approximately 4.18%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly by 3.23%, from 0.31 in 2000 to 0.3 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,176 | #27,604 | -1.57% |
| Count | 837 | 872 | 4.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.3 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tomasetti
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, those identifying as White made up the majority of the Tomasetti population at 92.35%, which reduced somewhat to 91.63% in 2010. There was also a small portion who identified as Hispanic, making up 5.38% in 2000 and increasing to 6.08% in 2010. The data also shows that a few reported having two or more races, from 1.31% in 2000 to 1.15% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category appeared in 2010 with 0.92%, while there were no respondents in this category in 2000. Neither Black nor American Indian and Alaskan Native populations reported having the surname Tomasetti in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.35% | 91.63% | -0.78% |
| Hispanic | 5.38% | 6.08% | 13.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.15% | -12.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |