Explore the Family Name Vetro
The meaning of Vetro
Italian (southern, mainly Sicily): 1. variant of Vetere. 2. probably from a shortened form of Vetrone. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Rocco, Angelo, Antonio, Armonda, Vincenzo.
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How common is the last name Vetro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vetro has seen an increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 73,154 in terms of prevalence, and by 2010, its rank had improved to 69,996, marking a 4.32% change. The actual count of people bearing the surname also rose from 247 in 2000 to 280 in 2010, showing a growth of 13.36%. However, the proportion per 100,000 individuals remained the same at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #69,996 | 4.32% |
| Count | 247 | 280 | 13.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vetro
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Vetro, as derived from the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, with this group increasing from 93.12% in 2000 to 95.71% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a decrease from 3.24% in 2000 to 2.50% in 2010. In the year 2000, about 3.24% identified as belonging to two or more races, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of the surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.12% | 95.71% | 2.78% |
| Hispanic | 3.24% | 2.5% | -22.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.24% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |