Explore the Family Name Picerno
The meaning of Picerno
Italian: habitational name from Picerno in Potenza province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Aldo, Amadeo, Carlo, Carmine, Luigi, Natale, Sal, Salvatore, Santino.
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How common is the last name Picerno in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Picerno experienced a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, slipping by just -1.84 to 55386. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname showed an increase of 4.51 percent during the same period, with a total count rising from 355 in 2000 to 371 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #55,386 | -1.84% |
| Count | 355 | 371 | 4.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Picerno
The ethnicity associated with the Picerno surname witnessed some changes between 2000 and 2010 as evidenced by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly by -2.35 to 93.80 percent. Those claiming two or more ethnic identities increased by 27.81 percent, reaching 2.16 percent in 2010. The most significant shift was seen within the Hispanic category, which surged by 91.12 percent to represent 3.23 percent of people with the Picerno surname. No changes were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.06% | 93.8% | -2.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 3.23% | 91.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 2.16% | 27.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |