Explore the Family Name Pintado
The meaning of Pintado
Spanish: nickname from pintado ‘spotted, dappled’ (part participle of pintar ‘to paint’), probably denoting someone with a blotchy complexion. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Enrique, Jose, Manuel, Miguel, Francisco, Julio, Luis, Raul, Agustin, Alfonso, Angel, Domingos.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pintado in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Pintado" saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pintado was ranked as the 27,049th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had jumped to 20,758th place. This represents a leap of 23.26% in its ranking. The actual count of people with this surname also grew from 842 in 2000 to 1,273 in 2010, representing an impressive 51.19% increase. The proportion of people per 100,000 with the Pintado surname also increased during this period, rising from 0.31 to 0.43, marking a 38.71% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,049 | #20,758 | 23.26% |
| Count | 842 | 1,273 | 51.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.43 | 38.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pintado
Turning to the issue of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the surname Pintado identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 85.04% of Pintados identified as Hispanic, a number that rose to 87.67% in 2010 – a change of 3.09%. The second largest group identified as White, though its percentage decreased from 13.66% in 2000 to 11.31% in 2010, a drop of 17.20%. Those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander also decreased, from 0.83% in 2000 to 0.71% in 2010. The data for those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and two or more races was either zero or suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.04% | 87.67% | 3.09% |
| White | 13.66% | 11.31% | -17.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.83% | 0.71% | -14.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |