2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Pandullo
A surname possibly derived from the Spanish word "pandullar" meaning loafer or idler.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Pandullo. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pandullo surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Pandullo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pandullo, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.4%) and Hispanic (5.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Pandullo
The surname Pandullo originates from Italy, with its roots tracing back to the 14th century in the region of Tuscany. The name is believed to derive from the Italian word "panduro," which referred to a type of Hungarian soldier or mercenary during that era.
Pandullo is thought to have initially been a nickname or descriptive surname given to individuals who either served as panduro soldiers or exhibited characteristics associated with these mercenaries, such as bravery, fierceness, or a rugged demeanor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Pandullo can be found in a 1392 census record from the city of Siena, where a certain Giacomo Pandullo is listed as a resident. This document provides valuable evidence of the name's existence and usage during the late medieval period in Tuscany.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Pandullo was Giovanni Pandullo, a skilled artisan and sculptor from Florence. He is renowned for his intricate marble carvings that adorned several churches and noble residences in the city.
Fast forward to the 18th century, and the Pandullo surname appears in historical records from the town of Montepulciano, where a family of winemakers named Pandullo gained prominence for their celebrated Vino Nobile di Montepulciano wines.
Another notable individual with the Pandullo surname was Luigi Pandullo, a 19th-century political activist and writer from Naples. He was a vocal advocate for Italian unification and played a significant role in the Risorgimento movement that ultimately led to the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy.
In the 20th century, the name Pandullo continued to be carried by notable individuals, such as Antonio Pandullo, a celebrated Italian opera singer who performed at prestigious venues like La Scala in Milan and the Metropolitan Opera in New York City during the 1940s and 1950s.
While the surname Pandullo may not be among the most common in Italy today, its rich history and connections to various regions, professions, and historical events make it a fascinating and deeply rooted Italian name with a unique origin story.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pandullo
Among Census respondents with the surname Pandullo, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.4%) and Hispanic (5.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Pandullo bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Pandullo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.1% · 87
- Two or more races9.4% · 10
- Hispanic or Latino5.7% · 6
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pandullo
Pandullo appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+3 bearers (+2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,895 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.9%) | Up 4,895 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Pandullo surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #157,234 | #152,339 | 3.1% |
| Count | 103 | 106 | 2.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 18.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pandullo bearers went from 103 to 106 (+2.9% change). The surname moved up 4,895 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #152,339.
FAQ
Pandullo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pandullo?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Pandullo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Pandullo?
Pandullo ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Pandullo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Pandullo.
Has Pandullo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pandullo went from 103 recorded bearers to 106. That is an increase of 3 (+2.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Pandullo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pandullo, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.4%) and Hispanic (5.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Pandullo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.1% (87 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pandullo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (82.1%), Two or More Races (9.4%), Hispanic (5.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Pandullo (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Pandullo mean?
A surname possibly derived from the Spanish word "pandullar" meaning loafer or idler. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Pandullo (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Pandullo?
You can see how many people are called Pandullo on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.