Explore the Family Name Pierantoni
The meaning of Pierantoni
Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Pierantonio, a compound of Piero ‘Peter’ (see Pieri) + Antonio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pierantoni in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pierantoni has grown in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Pierantoni was ranked 73,154th and by 2010, it increased in rank to 69,170th—a change of 5.45%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a significant increase from 247 to 284, reflecting a growth rate of almost 15%. The proportion of people with the Pierantoni surname per 100,000 individuals also slightly increased from 0.09 to 0.1, marking an 11.11% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #69,170 | 5.45% |
| Count | 247 | 284 | 14.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pierantoni
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there were no reported instances of the Pierantoni surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Black individuals, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in both 2000 and 2010. However, the majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, though the percentage dropped from 65.99% in 2000 to 59.15% in 2010. Hispanic identification, on the other hand, saw a significant increase from 33.20% to 40.85%, indicating a change of 23.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.99% | 59.15% | -10.37% |
| Hispanic | 33.2% | 40.85% | 23.04% |
| 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% |