Explore the Family Name Pensiero
The meaning of Pensiero
Italian: from the personal name Pensiero, literally ‘thinking, thought’, or in some cases, from a short form of the personal name Buonpensiero ‘good thought’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Mario, Angelo, Lorenzo, Orlando, Umberto.
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How common is the last name Pensiero in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pensiero has maintained steady popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 73,659 in terms of prevalence in the United States, and by 2010 it had moved slightly to 73,666. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 245 in 2000 to 263 in 2010, marking a 7.35% growth rate. During this period, the proportion of the Pensiero surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #73,666 | -0.01% |
| Count | 245 | 263 | 7.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pensiero
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pensiero, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is predominantly linked to the White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White was over 96%, with a slight increase of 0.65% recorded in 2010. The surname had a small representation among the Hispanic community at 2.04% in 2000, but this number fell to zero by 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Similarly, there were no individuals who identified as being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 96.96% | 0.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |