Explore the Family Name Pingitore
The meaning of Pingitore
Italian (southern): occupational name from pittore ‘painter’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Dante, Angelo, Cesare, Vito.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pingitore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pingitore has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45,149 and by 2010, it had dropped to 47,966, marking a decrease of 6.24%. The count also dropped from 447 in 2000 to 441 in 2010, showing a minor reduction of 1.34%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.17 to 0.15, showing an 11.76% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,149 | #47,966 | -6.24% |
| Count | 447 | 441 | -1.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pingitore
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Pingitore, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that it is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White. With this ethnic identity representing 97.09% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 96.83% in 2010. There was a small change in those identifying as Hispanic, increasing from 0 in 2000 to 1.59% in 2010. However, the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0 both years. Individuals identifying with two or more races were present in 2000 at 2.01% but were not recorded in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.09% | 96.83% | -0.27% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |