Explore the Family Name Panciera
The meaning of Panciera
Italian: from panciera, denoting the piece of the armor covering the stomach (from pancia ‘belly, paunch’), perhaps used for an armorer or for someone with a large paunch. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Dino, Aldo, Angelo, Antonio, Primo, Romeo, Silvio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Panciera in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Panciera has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It ranked 51,583 in the year 2000 and then dropped to 56,310 in 2010, marking a 9.16% decline. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 379 to 363 during the same period, a reduction of 4.22%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, it fell by 14.29%, from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,583 | #56,310 | -9.16% |
| Count | 379 | 363 | -4.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Panciera
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Panciera surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals identify as White, with 92.61% in 2000 and slightly less at 92.56% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also saw a small decrease from 6.07% in 2000 to 5.79% in 2010. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no change over this decade, maintaining their counts at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.61% | 92.56% | -0.05% |
| Hispanic | 6.07% | 5.79% | -4.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |