Explore the Family Name Pantuso
The meaning of Pantuso
Italian (southern): probably an unflattering nickname from Calabrian pantu ‘stupid’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Amedeo, Carmine, Gildo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pantuso in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pantuso dropped in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,944 and by 2010, it had slipped to 49,636, a decrease of 5.73%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also experienced a slight reduction of 0.7%, with 426 in 2000 dropping to 423 in 2010. Correspondingly, the proportion of individuals named Pantuso per 100,000 people dropped 12.5% during this period, from 0.16 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,944 | #49,636 | -5.73% |
| Count | 426 | 423 | -0.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pantuso
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were several shifts among individuals with the Pantuso surname between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as White remained predominant, it decreased slightly from 93.66% to 92.20%. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw a decrease from 5.16% to 4.73%. Interestingly, the periods saw the emergence of new ethnic identities within the Pantuso population. The census reported that by 2010, 1.18% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.65% reported having two or more races. No Pantusos identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.66% | 92.2% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 5.16% | 4.73% | -8.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |