Explore the Family Name Zarrilli

The meaning of Zarrilli

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Zarrillo, a pet form of Zarro. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Canio, Donato, Giovanni.

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How common is the last name Zarrilli in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zarrilli saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 72,022 in popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to 68,122, showing a growth rate of 5.42%. The number of individuals carrying the Zarrilli surname also increased during this period, from 252 people in 2000 to 289 in 2010, marking an expansion of 14.68%. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100k population marginally rose by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#72,022#68,1225.42%
Count25228914.68%
Proportion per 100k0.090.111.11%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zarrilli

The ethnicity composition of those bearing the Zarrilli surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, remained largely consistent between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Zarrillis identified as White, with a slight decrease over the decade: from 99.21% in 2000 to 97.58% in 2010. However, no Zarrillis reported their ethnic identity as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this ten-year period.

20002010Change
White99.21%97.58%-1.64%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%