Explore the Family Name Zulli
The meaning of Zulli
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Zullo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Carmine, Giovanni, Mauro, Nicola, Pasquale, Philomena, Pompeo.
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How common is the last name Zulli in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the last name Zulli has shown a slow yet gradual rise in popularity. In 2000, the surname ranked 53,299 with 364 individuals bearing that name. A decade later, by 2010, the ranking had slightly improved to 52,851 with an increase of almost 8 percent to reach a total count of 392. The proportion per 100k remained steady over this period at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,299 | #52,851 | 0.84% |
| Count | 364 | 392 | 7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zulli
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Zulli also experienced a shift during this decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with the surname Zulli identified as white, with percentages of 98.08 in 2000 and 96.68 in 2010. There was a slight decrease of about 1.43 percentage points in this group over the decade. Interestingly, by 2010, some people with the Zulli surname started identifying as having two or more races (1.53 percent) or as Hispanic (1.28 percent). There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.08% | 96.68% | -1.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.53% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |