Explore the Family Name Zarrella
The meaning of Zarrella
Italian: from a feminine pet form of the personal name Zarro. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Concetta, Dante, Dino, Livio, Pasquale, Salvatore, Sylvio, Vincenza.
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How common is the last name Zarrella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zarrella has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zarrella was ranked 35,288th in terms of popularity among all surnames, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to the 36,426th position, marking a change of -3.22%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Zarrella surname increased from 604 in 2000 to 614 in 2010, indicating a growth of 1.66%. Despite this increase in absolute numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 4.55%, from 0.22 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,288 | #36,426 | -3.22% |
| Count | 604 | 614 | 1.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zarrella
On the ethnic identity front, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Zarrella surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, with a slight decrease of 0.46% from 96.69% in 2000 to 96.25% in 2010. The percentage of Zarrellas identifying as Hispanic saw a significant jump of 22.61% during the same period, rising from 1.99% to 2.44%. There were no Zarrellas who identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. It's worth noting that data for those who identified with two or more races was suppressed for the year 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 96.25% | -0.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 2.44% | 22.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |