Explore the Family Name Peveto
The meaning of Peveto
Americanized form of French Pivoteau: probably a metonymic occupational name from a diminutive of pivot ‘hinge, pivot’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Peveto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Peveto has experienced a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Peveto was ranked 32,059th in popularity among all surnames in the United States. By 2010, it moved up to rank 31,754, marking a 0.95% increase. During the same period, the count of individuals with this surname also rose from 679 to 727, demonstrating a 7.07% increase. However, the proportion of people named Peveto per 100k population remained steady at 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,059 | #31,754 | 0.95% |
| Count | 679 | 727 | 7.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peveto
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Peveto surname is predominantly associated with people who identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.43% of those with the Peveto surname identified as White, a figure that slightly declined to 95.19% by 2010. The surname is also found among individuals identifying as Hispanic, showing a slight increase from 2.95% in 2000 to 3.03% in 2010. A small percentage of people with this name reported having two or more races, which decreased from 1.33% to 1.24% over the decade. The census data showed no individuals with the Peveto surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years provided.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.43% | 95.19% | -0.25% |
| Hispanic | 2.95% | 3.03% | 2.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.24% | -6.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |