Explore the Family Name Vazzana
The meaning of Vazzana
Italian (southern): 1. occupational name, either from Arabic wazzān ‘someone responsible for weighing things’, or Old Sicilian vazzanu ‘artisan, craftsman’. 2. in some instances, possibly a feminine form of a habitational name from Vazzano in Vibo Valentia province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonino, Agostino, Mario, Mario Alberto, Milagro, Natale.
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How common is the last name Vazzana in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vazzana has witnessed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, this surname was ranked 65,492 and it slipped to 65,593 in 2010, recording a minor decline of 0.15%. The count, however, increased marginally from 283 in 2000 to 302 in 2010 - a growth of 6.71%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #65,593 | -0.15% |
| Count | 283 | 302 | 6.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vazzana
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Vazzana surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Though there was a slight decrease in the percentage from 94.70% in 2000 to 93.05% in 2010. The census also recorded a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 4.24% in 2000 to 4.30% in 2010. No Vazzanas were reported to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.7% | 93.05% | -1.74% |
| Hispanic | 4.24% | 4.3% | 1.42% |
| 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% |