Explore the Family Name Zolezzi
The meaning of Zolezzi
Italian (Genoa and Liguria): patronymic or plural form of a variant of Zola. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Raul, Rodolfo, Dino, Eduardo, Gustavo, Mario, Renaldo.
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How common is the last name Zolezzi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zolezzi saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zolezzi ranked 62,961 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to 67,318, marking a change of -6.92%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also declined from 297 to 293 during this decade, representing a small change of -1.35%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 9.09%, moving from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.10 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #67,318 | -6.92% |
| Count | 297 | 293 | -1.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zolezzi
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the distribution among those with the Zolezzi surname experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority, although their percentage decreased from 83.50% to 72.01%. On the other hand, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic population, from 14.14% in 2000 to 23.89% in 2010. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races saw an increase from 1.68% to 2.73%. There were no Zolezzis identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.5% | 72.01% | -13.76% |
| Hispanic | 14.14% | 23.89% | 68.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 2.73% | 62.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |