Explore the Family Name Virzi
The meaning of Virzi
Italian (Sicily and Calabria): occupational name for a tanner, from medieval Greek virseas, classical Greek byrseus. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Vito, Angelo, Nicoletta, Vincenzo.
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How common is the last name Virzi in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Virzi has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Virzi ranked as the 43,875th most popular surname in the United States and it fell to the 48,800th spot by 2010, marking an 11.23% decrease. The count of individuals bearing the Virzi surname also declined during this period, from 463 to 432, a drop of about 6.7%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Virzi name per 100,000 people also dipped by nearly 11.76%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,875 | #48,800 | -11.23% |
| Count | 463 | 432 | -6.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Virzi
The ethnic identity associated with the Virzi surname has seen some changes over the same period according to the Decennial U.S. Census. To start, the percentage of Virzi individuals identifying as White decreased marginally from 93.09% in 2000 to 91.44% in 2010. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 4.75% in 2000 to 5.56% in 2010. Interestingly, the data shows a significant increase in the percentage of people with the Virzi surname who identify with two or more races, rising from 1.51% in 2000 to 2.08% in 2010, which is a change of 37.75%. However, there were no Virzi individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.09% | 91.44% | -1.77% |
| Hispanic | 4.75% | 5.56% | 17.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 2.08% | 37.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |