2010
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Panero
An occupational surname related to the making or selling of bread.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Panero. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Panero 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Panero in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Panero, the largest self-reported group is White at 62.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (30.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Panero
The surname Panero originated in Italy, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "panera," which means "bread basket" or "pantry." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who worked in the baking or culinary trades.
The name Panero can be traced back to various regions of Italy, including Lombardy, Veneto, and Piedmont. In some areas, it was spelled slightly differently, such as "Panaro" or "Paneri." These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and differences in pronunciation.
One of the earliest known references to the surname Panero can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Monastery of Cava in southern Italy, dating back to the 11th century. However, the first recorded individual with the surname Panero appears to be Giovanni Panero, a merchant from Genoa who lived in the late 13th century.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the surname Panero. One of the most prominent was Felice Panero (1805-1879), an Italian architect and urban planner who played a crucial role in the redesign and modernization of Turin, the capital city of Piedmont.
Another notable figure was Antonio Panero (1892-1962), an Italian painter and sculptor known for his works depicting rural life and landscapes. His paintings can be found in various museums and galleries across Italy.
In the literary world, Leopoldo Panero (1909-1962) was a Spanish poet and essayist, known for his membership in the Generation of '36 literary movement. His son, Juan Luis Panero (1942-2013), also became a renowned poet and writer, celebrated for his avant-garde style and influential works.
Moving to the United States, Michael Panero (1919-1996) was a prominent American businessman and philanthropist. He founded the Panero Corporation, a successful real estate development company, and was actively involved in various charitable organizations.
It is worth noting that the surname Panero has also been associated with certain place names, such as Panero di Brembio, a small village located in the province of Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy. This suggests that the name may have originated from or been influenced by specific geographical locations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Panero
Among Census respondents with the surname Panero, the largest self-reported group is White at 62.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (30.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Panero 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 Panero surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White62.6% · 72
- Hispanic or Latino30.4% · 35
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.5% · 4
- Two or more races3.5% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Panero
Panero 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
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-5 bearers (-4.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,529 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.2%) | Down 6,529 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 Panero 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 | #139,228 | #145,757 | -4.7% |
| Count | 120 | 115 | -4.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Panero bearers went from 120 to 115 (-4.2% change). The surname moved down 6,529 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #145,757.
FAQ
Panero surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Panero?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Panero. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Panero?
Panero ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Panero. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Panero.
Has Panero become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Panero went from 120 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Panero?
Among Census respondents with the surname Panero, the largest self-reported group is White at 62.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (30.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.5%). 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 Panero in the 2020 Census, accounting for 62.6% (72 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Panero appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (62.6%), Hispanic (30.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.5%). 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 Panero (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 Panero mean?
An occupational surname related to the making or selling of bread. 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 Panero (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 have the last name Panero?
Find out how many Americans have the surname Panero on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.