Explore the Family Name Piana
The meaning of Piana
Italian: topographic name for someone who lived on a plain or plateau, Italian piana (from Latin planum, from the adjective planus ‘flat, level’), or a habitational name from any of the places so named, throughout Italy. Compare La Piana. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Claudio, Marta, Dario, Fernando, Francisco, Julio, Quinto, Renato, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Piana in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Piana has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Piana ranked 64,750th in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had slipped to 68,122nd. This represents a decline of roughly 5.21 percent. However, the raw count of individuals with this surname increased slightly over the same period, rising from 287 to 289, showing an increase of about 0.7 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people fell marginally by 9.09 percent from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #68,122 | -5.21% |
| Count | 287 | 289 | 0.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Piana
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Piana, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting trends between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, representing 79.79 percent in 2000 and 78.89 percent in 2010, indicating a small decrease of 1.13 percent. The second largest ethnic group was Hispanic, which saw an increase of 11.30 percent, growing from 11.50 percent in 2000 to 12.80 percent in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation dropped by 17.22 percent, from 6.27 percent in 2000 to 5.19 percent in 2010. Additionally, those identifying as two or more races increased significantly, surging by 59.20 percent from 1.74 percent in 2000 to 2.77 percent in 2010. It's important to note that no individuals with the surname Piana identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.79% | 78.89% | -1.13% |
| Hispanic | 11.5% | 12.8% | 11.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.27% | 5.19% | -17.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 2.77% | 59.2% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |