Explore the Family Name Pisa
The meaning of Pisa
1. Italian and Spanish; Catalan (Pisà): habitational name from the city of Pisa in Tuscany. The city was probably founded by Greek colonists, but before coming under Roman control it was in the hands of the Etruscans, who probably gave it its name. At any rate, the placename is of obscure origin and meaning. Compare Pisano. 2. Italian: from the female personal name Pisa, from the name of the city (see 1 above). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carlo, Marco, Sabastian.
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How common is the last name Pisa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pisa has seen a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 50,366th most popular surname and slipped to 53,913 by 2010 – a 7.04% drop. The number of individuals with the Pisa surname also declined slightly from 390 in 2000 to 383 in 2010, representing a decrease of 1.79%. As a proportion of the population per 100,000 people, the surname dipped from 0.14 to 0.13, reflecting a 7.14% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,366 | #53,913 | -7.04% |
| Count | 390 | 383 | -1.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pisa
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Pisa surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census presents an interesting shift over the decade. In 2000, the majority of those with this surname identified as White (87.44%), which slightly decreased to 81.98% by 2010. There was a notable increase among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 2.05% to 4.96%, and Hispanic, climbing from 5.38% to 9.14%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races saw a modest decline from 3.59% to 3.13%. No one with the Pisa surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.44% | 81.98% | -6.24% |
| Hispanic | 5.38% | 9.14% | 69.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.05% | 4.96% | 141.95% |
| Two or More Races | 3.59% | 3.13% | -12.81% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |