Explore the Family Name Picciano
The meaning of Picciano
Italian: habitational name from Picciano in Pescara province.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Picciano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Picciano has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,617th most popular, but by 2010, it had risen to 23,002nd, a change of 2.6%. The number of individuals bearing the surname increased from 1,001 to 1,111 during this period, representing a growth of nearly 11%. The proportion per 100,000 also increased slightly from 0.37 to 0.38.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,617 | #23,002 | 2.6% |
| Count | 1,001 | 1,111 | 10.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.38 | 2.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Picciano
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Picciano identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although this proportion decreased slightly from 96.2% to 95.05%. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.8% to 2.61%, a change of 45%. The proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also grew by 20%, from 0.9% to 1.08%. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities remained relatively stable at around 0.8%. The numbers for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 95.05% | -1.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.61% | 45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.9% | 1.08% | 20% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 0.81% | 1.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |