Explore the Family Name Picano
The meaning of Picano
1. Italian: possibly a habitational name for someone from Pico in Frosinone province. 2. Spanish (Picaño): nickname from picaño ‘rogue, wag’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Mario, Amedeo, Pasco, Silvio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Picano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Picano has slightly decreased over the decade. In 2000, the surname ranked at 57,544 with a count of 331 individuals carrying it. By 2010, however, its rank had fallen to 66,164 and the count dropped to 299, marking a drop in popularity by approximately 15% and a decrease in count by roughly 9.67%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly dipped from 0.12 to 0.1, reflecting a decline of nearly 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #66,164 | -14.98% |
| Count | 331 | 299 | -9.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Picano
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Picano identify as White, with this group accounting for 90.63% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 90.97% in 2010. The next most common ethnicity is Hispanic, which represented 7.25% of those with the surname in 2000 and grew to 8.03% by 2010, indicating an increase of 10.76%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and no individuals reported being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.63% | 90.97% | 0.38% |
| Hispanic | 7.25% | 8.03% | 10.76% |
| 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% |