Explore the Family Name Piceno
The meaning of Piceno
Italian (southern): habitational name from Piceno (from Latin Picenum), the old name of the province of Ascoli Piceno in central Italy. This surname is rare in Italy; it is found mainly in Mexico.
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How common is the last name Piceno in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Piceno has seen a considerable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It moved up in rank from 19,898th to 15,232nd most common name, marking a rise of around 23.45%. The number of individuals with this surname also rose by 54.68%, from 1,249 in 2000 to 1,932 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Piceno per 100,000 increased by 41.3% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,898 | #15,232 | 23.45% |
| Count | 1,249 | 1,932 | 54.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.65 | 41.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Piceno
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Piceno, there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. A significant majority of the Picenos identify as Hispanic, with the percentage increasing slightly from 94% in 2000 to 95.55% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Picenos identifying as White decreased from 4.80% to 3.05%, a drop of 36.46%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also went down by 27.78%. In 2010, there was a small percentage (0.47%) that identified with two or more races, while no Picenos identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94% | 95.55% | 1.65% |
| White | 4.8% | 3.05% | -36.46% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.72% | 0.52% | -27.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |