Explore the Family Name Pignato
The meaning of Pignato
Italian (Sicily): from Sicilian pignatu ‘pot’, applied as a metonymic occupational name for a potter, or as a nickname for a corpulent person. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Damiano, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Pignato in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Pignato' has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 48,877th but slipped to 51,610th in 2010, reflecting a change of -5.59%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a marginal drop from 405 in 2000 to 403 in 2010, signifying a -0.49% change. Accordingly, the proportion of Pignatos per 100k people fell by 6.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,877 | #51,610 | -5.59% |
| Count | 405 | 403 | -0.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pignato
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity tied to the surname 'Pignato'. There are virtually no changes in the ethnic identities associated with this surname from 2000 to 2010. The vast majority of Pignatos identify as White, with this group growing very slightly from 96.30% in 2000 to 96.53% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant decline of over 44%, falling from 2.22% in 2000 to 1.24% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented within the Pignato surname holders during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 96.53% | 0.24% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 1.24% | -44.14% |
| 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% |