Explore the Family Name Pietro
The meaning of Pietro
Italian: from the personal name Pietro, an equivalent of Peter. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Sal, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pietro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Pietro" has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 28,407th in 2000, it fell to 29,740th by 2010, marking a drop of 4.69%. However, the count remained steady at 791 individuals with this surname during both census years. The proportion per 100,000 individuals similarly decreased from 0.29 to 0.27 over the decade, showing a -6.9% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,407 | #29,740 | -4.69% |
| Count | 791 | 791 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pietro
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Pietro". Over the course of 10 years, there was a significant increase in the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 0.88% in 2000 to 1.26% in 2010, marking a rise of 43.18%. Those identifying as Hispanic doubled their representation from 2.15% to 4.30%. The percentage identifying as White remained dominant but declined slightly from 96.08% to 93.17%. Notably, there was no change for those who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, while the category of two or more races emerged in 2010 with 0.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.08% | 93.17% | -3.03% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 4.3% | 100% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.88% | 1.26% | 43.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |