Explore the Family Name Passino
The meaning of Passino
1. Italian: most likely a derivative of passo ‘passage, way’ applied as a topographic name, or a habitational name from any of numerous places called with this word. 2. Italian: possibly from the diminutive of a personal name such as Passio (from Latin passio ‘Christ’s passion’) or Paxius (from Latin pax ‘peace’). 3. Altered form of French Canadian Pinsonneault or Passineau. History: Some of the American bearers of the surname Passino are descendants of François Pinsonneau or Pinsonn(e)ault dit Lafleur from France (see Pinsonneault).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Passino in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Passino has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 38,395 and by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 38,948, marking a 1.44% drop in rank. However, interestingly, the count of individuals with the Passino surname actually increased from 542 in 2000 to 566 in 2010, indicating a growth of 4.43%. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5%, moving from 0.2 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,395 | #38,948 | -1.44% |
| Count | 542 | 566 | 4.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Passino
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Passino, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts as well. The majority of the Passinos identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 94.46% in 2000 to 91.34% in 2010. There was a notable rise in those identifying as belonging to two or more ethnicities, with the percentage climbing from 1.11% to 3.00%. Similarly, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 3.69% to 4.42%. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.46% | 91.34% | -3.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.69% | 4.42% | 19.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 3% | 170.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |