Explore the Family Name Paneto
The meaning of Paneto
Hispanic: probably of Italian origin, an altered form of Panetto, a nickname from a diminutive of pane ‘bread’ (see Panetta).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Paneto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Paneto has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Paneto ranked 61,207 in popularity among all surnames but jumped to 55,255 by 2010, representing an increase of 9.72%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname grew over that same span from 307 to 372, indicating a 21.17% rise. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Paneto per 100,000 also increased by 18.18% from 0.11 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #55,255 | 9.72% |
| Count | 307 | 372 | 21.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paneto
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the Paneto surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts over the decade. Remarkably, the majority of those bearing this surname identified as Hispanic, accounting for 92.18% in 2000 and growing slightly to 94.62% by 2010. The percentage identifying as White decreased significantly from 4.89% to 2.69%, a change of -44.99%. Those identifying as Black saw a small increase from 1.95% to 2.15%, representing a 10.26% rise. There were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.18% | 94.62% | 2.65% |
| White | 4.89% | 2.69% | -44.99% |
| Black | 1.95% | 2.15% | 10.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |