Explore the Family Name Pesavento
The meaning of Pesavento
Italian: probably a nickname from a compound of pesa ‘(one who) weighs’ + vento ‘wind’, denoting someone who engages in fatuous pursuits, an idler or waster. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Domenic, Aldo, Attilio, Elio, Geno, Leno, Renzo, Rinaldo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pesavento in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pesavento was ranked 34,904th in popularity in the year 2000 and decreased slightly to 37,735th in 2010. This represents a decline of 8.11 percent in rank over that decade. In terms of actual counts, there were 612 individuals with the surname Pesavento in 2000, decreasing marginally to 589 by 2010, indicating a 3.76 percent decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a drop from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.20 in 2010, reflecting a 13.04 percent decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,904 | #37,735 | -8.11% |
| Count | 612 | 589 | -3.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pesavento
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the Pesavento surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, with 96.41 percent in 2000 and a slight decrease to 95.93 percent in 2010. There was no recorded association of this surname with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years. However, the Hispanic percentage increased from 2.61 in 2000 to 3.40 in 2010, signifying a growth of 30.27 percent. The percentage identifying with two or more races remained constant at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.41% | 95.93% | -0.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.61% | 3.4% | 30.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |