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

Panaccione, 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 Panaccione surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Panaccione in America

Panaccione is the 73464th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Panaccione surname appeared 264 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 Panaccione.

We can also compare 2010 data for Panaccione 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 Panaccione

The surname Panaccione has its origins in Italy, emerging during the late medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "pane," meaning bread, and the suffix "-accione," which denotes an augmentative or exaggerated form. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone involved in the baking or selling of bread, possibly a baker or a merchant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Panaccione can be found in the municipal archives of the city of Bari, located in the Apulia region of southern Italy. These records, dating back to the 14th century, mention a Nicola Panaccione, a baker who owned a small establishment within the city walls.

As the name spread throughout the Italian peninsula, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Panaccion, Panaccioni, and Panaccionne. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciations.

During the Renaissance period, the Panaccione family gained prominence in the city of Naples. Records from the 16th century mention a Pietro Panaccione, a respected merchant and trader who played a significant role in the city's thriving maritime commerce.

In the 17th century, the name Panaccione appeared in the annals of the Papal States, with a Gian Battista Panaccione serving as a high-ranking official in the papal court during the reign of Pope Innocent XI (1676-1689).

As the centuries passed, the Panaccione name continued to spread across Italy and beyond. Notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. Giuseppe Panaccione (1825-1892), an Italian painter and sculptor known for his religious works.
2. Antonio Panaccione (1877-1942), an Italian-American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Panaccione Foundation in New York City.
3. Maria Panaccione (1908-1995), an Italian operatic soprano who performed at leading opera houses throughout Europe and the United States.
4. Enrico Panaccione (1924-2010), an Italian-Canadian journalist and writer who chronicled the experiences of Italian immigrants in Canada.
5. Giulia Panaccione (born 1982), an Italian actress and model known for her roles in several Italian films and television series.

While the name Panaccione has its roots in the Italian peninsula, it has since spread globally due to migration and intermarriage, with individuals bearing this surname now found in various parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Panaccione

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

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 Panaccione 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 Panaccione 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 Panaccione was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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