Explore the Family Name Pignotti
The meaning of Pignotti
Italian: pluralized form of a habitational name for someone from any of the places called Pigna, for instance in Imperia province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Dante, Dino, Emidio, Ettore, Guido, Reno.
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How common is the last name Pignotti in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pignotti ranked 63,141 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to rank at 66,754 in 2010. This represents a decrease of approximately 5.72% over the decade. In terms of the count of individuals with the surname, it remained steady at 296 between both years. The proportion of people named Pignotti per 100,000 declined by 9.09%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #66,754 | -5.72% |
| Count | 296 | 296 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pignotti
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Pignotti identified as White in both 2000 (92.23%) and 2010 (87.16%). However, this percentage saw a decrease of about 5.50%. Meanwhile, the representation of Hispanic individuals under this surname saw a significant increase of 61.18% across the same period, moving from 6.08% in 2000 to 9.80% in 2010. There was no change in those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Notably, the 2010 data shows a small percentage (2.36%) identifying as two or more races, which was not represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.23% | 87.16% | -5.5% |
| Hispanic | 6.08% | 9.8% | 61.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |