Find out how popular the last name Pacifico is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Pacifico.

Pacifico, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Pacifico surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pacifico in America

Pacifico is the 18928th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pacifico surname appeared 1,442 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Pacifico.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pacifico to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Pacifico

The surname Pacifico originates from Italy, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Italian word "pacifico," meaning "peaceful" or "calm." The name likely originated as a nickname or a descriptive term for someone who exhibited a tranquil or serene demeanor.

In its earliest recorded instances, the surname appeared in various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. Historical records from the 13th century mention individuals with the surname Pacifico residing in the cities of Florence, Siena, and Perugia.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Pacifico can be found in a manuscript from the Benedictine monastery of San Salvatore in Perugia, dated 1267. The manuscript mentions a monk named Frate Pacifico, who was renowned for his wisdom and peaceful nature.

During the Renaissance period, the name Pacifico gained prominence in the arts and literature. Pacifico Massimi, an Italian poet and humanist born in Rome in 1469, was a notable figure who contributed to the literary culture of the time.

In the 16th century, the Pacifico family established itself as a respected lineage in the city of Naples. Giovan Battista Pacifico, born in 1520, was a renowned architect who designed several churches and palaces in the Neapolitan region.

The name Pacifico also appears in the annals of religious history. San Pacifico da San Severino, born in 1653 in the town of San Severino Marche, was a Franciscan friar who is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.

Another notable individual with the surname Pacifico was Vincenzo Pacifico, an Italian painter who lived from 1679 to 1758. His works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy, showcasing his skill in religious and allegorical paintings.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Pacifico, born in 1806 in Calabria, was a prominent lawyer and politician who played a significant role in the unification of Italy under the House of Savoy.

While the surname Pacifico has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange, carrying with it the essence of peacefulness and tranquility.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pacifico

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Pacifico.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Pacifico was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Pacifico has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Pacifico was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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