Explore the Family Name Pimenta
The meaning of Pimenta
Portuguese: nickname from pimenta ‘red pepper’ (from Late Latin pigmenta, from classical Latin pigmentum ‘paint’, ‘pigment’), originally perhaps a metonymic occupational name for someone who grew or sold peppers. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Antonio, Carlos, Adriano, Acacio, Aurea, Avelino, Claudio, Fernando, Francisco, Jaime, Josue, Julio. Portuguese Joao.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pimenta in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pimenta has seen an increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Pimenta ranked 42,437th in terms of popularity among all surnames, but by 2010 it had risen to 35,057th, marking a change of 17.39 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased significantly from 481 in 2000 to 643 in 2010, indicating a rise of 33.68 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named Pimenta per 100,000 people grew by 22.22 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,437 | #35,057 | 17.39% |
| Count | 481 | 643 | 33.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.22 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pimenta
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pimenta also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose markedly from 4.57 percent to 6.53 percent, showing a 42.89 percent increase. There was a significant shift within the Hispanic group, with the proportion decreasing from 8.94 percent to 5.91 percent, which is a decline of 33.89 percent. Interestingly, the Black ethnicity group emerged in the 2010 census data, accounting for 3.73 percent of the total. Additionally, the White ethnicity remained dominant with a slight increase from 77.55 percent in 2000 to 80.25 percent in 2010. Regrettably, data for those identifying as two or more races was suppressed in 2010, while the percentages for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.55% | 80.25% | 3.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.57% | 6.53% | 42.89% |
| Hispanic | 8.94% | 5.91% | -33.89% |
| Black | 0% | 3.73% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 8.32% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |