Explore the Family Name Pino
The meaning of Pino
1. Galician and Spanish: habitational name from any of the places in Galicia (Spain) named Pino, from pino ‘pine’, or a topographic name for someone who lived by a remarkable pine tree. 2. Italian: from the personal name Pino, a short form of Giuseppino (from Giuseppe, see Joseph), Filipino (from Filippo), Jacopino (from Jacopo, see Jacob), or some other pet name ending in -pino. 3. Italian: habitational name from Pino d’Asti in Asti province, Pino Torinese in Torino, or Pino Solitario in Taranto, all named with pino ‘pine’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Raul, Jorge, Juan, Manuel, Carlos, Luis, Mario, Ramon, Andres, Gustavo, Pedro. Italian Antonio, Angelo, Lorenzo, Salvatore, Carmelo, Santo, Antonino, Carmela, Domenic, Giuseppe, Attilio, Caesar.
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How common is the last name Pino in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pino has increased between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pino was ranked as the 3,393rd most common surname, while in 2010 it had risen to the 3,288th place. This represents a 3.09% change in rank. The number of individuals with the Pino surname also grew from 9,656 in the year 2000 to 10,993 by 2010, denoting an increase of 13.85%. The proportion of individuals named Pino per 100,000 people also rose by 4.19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,393 | #3,288 | 3.09% |
| Count | 9,656 | 10,993 | 13.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.58 | 3.73 | 4.19% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pino
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, some notable shifts occurred in the ethnic identity associated with the Pino surname from 2000 to 2010. The group identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 55.44% to 60.34%, representing a rise of 8.84%. However, there was a decrease in those identifying as White, from 33.06% to 28.27%, a change of -14.49%. The percentage of individuals with the Pino surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose by 56.03%, although the overall percentages remain relatively small at 1.16% in 2000 and 1.81% in 2010. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native experienced a decrease of -8.66%, while those identifying as Two or more races or Black saw minor decreases of -2.56% and -3.14% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 55.44% | 60.34% | 8.84% |
| White | 33.06% | 28.27% | -14.49% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 7.97% | 7.28% | -8.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.16% | 1.81% | 56.03% |
| Black | 1.59% | 1.54% | -3.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 0.76% | -2.56% |
Pino ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Pino is Spanish & Portuguese, which comprises 33.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (16.4%) and Italian (14.0%). Additional ancestries include Indigenous American, French & German, Ashkenazi Jewish, Eastern European, and Greek & Balkan.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Spanish & Portuguese | 33.5% |
| British & Irish | 16.4% |
| Italian | 14.0% |
| Other | 36.1% |
Possible origins of the surname Pino
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Pino have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in United Kingdom, and Italy.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 35.10% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 35.10% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 34.70% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 34.30% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 34.30% |
What Pino haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Pino is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include J-L26 and R-L2, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Bernal, Miranda, Camacho, Romero, Franco, Santos, Almeida, Marin, Nunez, Varela.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Pino surname are: A2, H1, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Pino have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Pino" Surname 36.5%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Pino" Surname 24.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Pino" Surname 23.9%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Pino" Surname 14.7%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Pino?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Pino are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition