Explore the Family Name Piccione
The meaning of Piccione
Italian: 1. from piccione ‘pigeon’, applied as a nickname for someone thought to resemble the bird or as a metonymic occupational name for a pigeon keeper. 2. habitational name from Piccione in Perugia. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Cosimo, Dino, Ezio, Rocco, Sal, Biagio, Calogero, Constantino, Costantino, Enzo.
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How common is the last name Piccione in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Piccione has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 20,446th in 2000, it dropped to 20,727th place in 2010, representing a change of -1.37%. However, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 1207 in 2000 to 1276 in 2010, an increase of 5.72%. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly decreased during this period, going from 0.45 to 0.43.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,446 | #20,727 | -1.37% |
| Count | 1,207 | 1,276 | 5.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.43 | -4.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Piccione
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there was a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Piccione surname between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly by 1.92% whereas those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 34.15%. There was also a notable increase amongst those identifying as Hispanic, which rose by 65.33%. Furthermore, the portion of people identifying with two or more races also saw a significant increase of 66.67% during this period. Meanwhile, no individuals with the surname Piccione identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 94.75% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 3.29% | 65.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 1.1% | 66.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.55% | 34.15% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |