Explore the Family Name Piacente
The meaning of Piacente
Italian: 1. from piacente ‘pleasing, comely’, applied as a nickname, or from the personal name Piacente, from the same word. 2. in some instances, possibly from a short form of Piacentino. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carmine, Saverio, Valerio, Antonio, Carmelo, Fiorino, Mario, Rocco, Sal.
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How common is the last name Piacente in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Piacente experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Piacente was ranked as the 47,308th most common last name, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 51,723rd spot, a drop of 9.33%. The number of people bearing this surname also dropped slightly during this period, from 422 to 402, a decline of 4.74%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Piacente per 100,000 decreased by 12.5% from 0.16 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,308 | #51,723 | -9.33% |
| Count | 422 | 402 | -4.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Piacente
The ethnicity associated with the surname Piacente, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, 98.58% of Piacentes identified as White, although this figure dropped slightly to 94.78% by 2010. During the same period, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.18% in 2000 to 3.98% in 2010, an increase of 237.29%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Piacente surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.58% | 94.78% | -3.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 3.98% | 237.29% |
| 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% |