Explore the Family Name Vetrano
The meaning of Vetrano
Italian (southern, mainly Sicily): nickname from vetrano (from Latin veteranus) ‘old man, veteran’, also ‘faithful, loyal’; possibly, also a habitational name from Vertrana in Trabia district (in Palermo province) and Castelvetrano in Trapani province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonino, Angelo, Carlo, Carmine, Pasquale, Salvatore, Aniello, Antonio, Calogero, Francesco, Gennaro, Gino.
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How common is the last name Vetrano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vetrano has seen a growth in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 22,821st most popular surname in the United States and by 2010, it had risen to the 21,119th position, marking a change of 7.46 percent. The count of people with this surname also increased from 1,048 in 2000 to 1,243 in 2010, showing an 18.61 percent rise. The proportion of Vetranos per 100,000 people also slightly increased from 0.39 to 0.42 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,821 | #21,119 | 7.46% |
| Count | 1,048 | 1,243 | 18.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.42 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vetrano
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Vetrano identify as White, although the percentage decreased from 96.95 in 2000 to 94.37 in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.91 percent in 2000 to 3.86 percent in 2010, which is a significant change of 102.09 percent. Additionally, there was a small emergence of Vetranos identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010, at 1.13 percent. However, there were no Vetranos identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.95% | 94.37% | -2.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 3.86% | 102.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |