Explore the Family Name Pano
The meaning of Pano
1. Spanish: habitational name from a place called Pano in Huesca province. 2. Albanian (southern): from a short form of the personal name Panajot, from Greek Panagiotis ‘All Holy’; or, in part, an adaptation of the cognate Greek surname Panos.
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How common is the last name Pano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pano has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 52,827 while in 2010, it had climbed to 37,391. This represents a rise in popularity of over 29%. In terms of absolute numbers, the count of people with the surname Pano in 2000 was 368, which increased to 596 by 2010, representing a growth of nearly 62%. The proportion of people carrying the Pano surname per 100,000 population also rose from 0.14 to 0.2 during this decade, marking an increase of approximately 43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #37,391 | 29.22% |
| Count | 368 | 596 | 61.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.2 | 42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pano
The ethnic identity linked with the surname Pano also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. There was a slight decrease of around 3% in the Asian/Pacific Islander group. The White category saw a more significant drop of about 22%, reducing from 33.15% in 2000 to 26.01% in 2010. However, the Hispanic category, which comprised the largest percentage for this surname, saw a growth of over 16%, increasing from 56.52% to 65.77%. The Black category also experienced growth, with an increase of around 36%, although it remained the smallest group. No individuals identified as "two or more races" or "American Indian and Alaskan Native" in 2010, compared to minimal representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 56.52% | 65.77% | 16.37% |
| White | 33.15% | 26.01% | -21.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.25% | 6.04% | -3.36% |
| Black | 1.36% | 1.85% | 36.03% |
| Two or More Races | 2.72% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |