Explore the Family Name Volpi
The meaning of Volpi
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Volpe. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carlo, Guido, Silvio, Ugo, Angelo, Gino, Luigi, Marco, Nicola, Rocci, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Volpi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Volpi was ranked 29,696 in popularity in 2000, but experienced a slight increase by 2010, moving to rank 29,366. This indicates an overall popularity gain of 1.11%. In terms of numeric representation, there were 748 individuals with the last name Volpi in 2000; by 2010, this count had increased to 805, representing a growth of 7.62%. However, when considered proportionally per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Volpi surname actually decreased marginally from 0.28 to 0.27, showing a -3.57% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,696 | #29,366 | 1.11% |
| Count | 748 | 805 | 7.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Volpi
The ethnicity of those bearing the surname Volpi also shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this last name identified as White, accounting for 95.45% in 2000 and dropping somewhat to 94.04% by 2010. Individuals claiming Hispanic ethnicity saw considerable growth, from 2.14% in 2000 to 3.35% in 2010, marking an impressive relative increase of 56.54%. The proportion identifying with two or more ethnic identities decreased from 1.07% to 0.87%. Interestingly, there was no recorded representation among Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicities in both years, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at zero in 2000 but showed some presence in 2010 with a proportion of 0.87%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 94.04% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 3.35% | 56.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 0.87% | -18.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.8% | 0% | 0% |